Usonian

Of or related to the United States of America; term coined by Frank Lloyd Wright to refer to his new ideal for architecture. This word is preferable to "American" since there are dozens of countries in North and South America. In some Latin American countries, such as Brazil, the use of "American" to refer to US nationals is considered offensive and officially discouraged.

While Canadians and Usonians share a common heritage and close proximity, there are some subtle cultural differences.

by Abu Yahya October 16, 2008

Usonian

An inhabitant of the United States

Why does the Usonian government always drone other countries? Who gave them the right to do so?

by tory borty October 7, 2013

Usonian

Usonian is a alternative to American for a person, subject, of thing from the United States of American to better distinguish the USA from other modern and native nations of North and South America. The word Usonian was been coined by James Duff Law, a Scottishwriter born in 1865. The term is most know for the works of Frank Lloyd Wright.

"We of the United States, in justice to Canadians and Mexicans, have no right to use the title 'Americans' when referring to matters pertaining exclusively to ourselves."- Here and There in Two Hemispheres (1903).

John "Steel" Henry, Johnny Appleseed, and Paul Bunyan are all great cases of Usonian folklore.

by Sir Aroun October 21, 2025