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uncle sam

 

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Noun uncle sam has 1 sense
  1. Uncle Sam - a personification of the United States government
    --1 is a kind of
    fictional character, fictitious character, character

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Uncle Sam

Definition: Uncle Sam is a personification of the United States government or American patriotism, typically depicted as a stern, white-bearded man wearing a top hat, red, white, and blue outfit, and pointing with his finger in a famous recruitment poster.

Part of Speech: Common Noun

Sense 1:

Usage: Referring to the symbol of the United States government.

Example Sentence: Uncle Sam wants you to join the Army and serve your country bravely.

Sense 2:

Usage: Referring to American patriotism or the American people.

Example Sentence: The fourth of July parade is a celebration of Uncle Sam and everything he represents.

Part of Speech: Proper Noun

Sense 1:

Usage: Referring to a specific person named Sam who is an uncle.

Example Sentence: Let's visit Uncle Sam in New York during our summer vacation.

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