A provincial attitude held by some American's that the United States is the only country in the world that has any merit. It's expressed as a condescending attitude to foreigners as being weird or their culture is in someone a mistake. It's the opposite of being humble or respectful.
American: "I wouldn't expect a European or a Latin American to understand football" .
European: Thanks for the Amerisplain, we've been playing football for over a hundred years and we use our feet to kick the ball, that's why it's called football.
"Dude you eat uncooked fish..you're weird"!!
Weird? Interesting Amerisplain, in my culture we've been eating sushi for longer than you're country has existed.
European: Thanks for the Amerisplain, we've been playing football for over a hundred years and we use our feet to kick the ball, that's why it's called football.
"Dude you eat uncooked fish..you're weird"!!
Weird? Interesting Amerisplain, in my culture we've been eating sushi for longer than you're country has existed.
by discomaster July 19, 2019
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(of a United States Citizen) explaining (something about the United States, usually political) to someone, typically apologizing to a minority or immigrant, in a manner regarded as condescending, patronizing or a way to alleviate white guilt. Usually related to politics
(of a United States Citizen) explaining (something about the United States, usually political) to someone, typically apologizing to a minority or immigrant, in a manner regarded as condescending, patronizing or a way to alleviate white guilt. Usually related to politics
This afternoon I cried to our house cleaner as she folded my laundry. I tried, but couldn't explain to her how the election results impacted to her. I felt so sad and ashamed of America.
Seriously, did you just try to Amerisplain the election results to your house cleaner? Not cool.
Seriously, did you just try to Amerisplain the election results to your house cleaner? Not cool.
by J Bomb November 10, 2016
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(of a United States Citizen) explaining (something about the United States, usually political) to someone, typically apologizing to a minority or immigrant, in a manner regarded as condescending, patronizing or a way to alleviate white guilt. Usually related to politics
(of a United States Citizen) explaining (something about the United States, usually political) to someone, typically apologizing to a minority or immigrant, in a manner regarded as condescending, patronizing or a way to alleviate white guilt. Usually related to politics
This afternoon I cried to our house cleaner as she folded my laundry. I tried, but couldn't explain to her how the election results impacted to her. I felt so sad and ashamed of America.
Seriously, did you just try to Amerisplain the election results to your house cleaner? Not cool.
Seriously, did you just try to Amerisplain the election results to your house cleaner? Not cool.
by J Bomb November 10, 2016
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(of a United States Citizen) explaining (something about the United States, usually political) to someone, typically apologizing a minority or immigrant, in a manner regarded as condescending, patronizing or a way to alleviate white guilt. Usually related to politics
(of a United States Citizen) explaining (something about the United States, usually political) to someone, typically apologizing a minority or immigrant, in a manner regarded as condescending, patronizing or a way to alleviate white guilt. Usually related to politics
This afternoon I cried to our house cleaner as she folded my laundry, I tried but couldn't explain to her how the election results impacted to her. I felt so sad and ashamed of America.
Seriously, did you just try to Amerisplain the election results to your house cleaner? Not cool.
Seriously, did you just try to Amerisplain the election results to your house cleaner? Not cool.
by J Bomb November 10, 2016
Get the Amerisplain mug.The attitude of American people to explain different cultures to the same people that culture belongs to, and the assumption that they are right despite never having actually set foot on those people’s countries (or never having google it).
Americasplain is the dumb answer you receive in a polite conversation about your culture. You'l never know when it comes, but it's on its way.
by freyathings July 3, 2017
Get the americasplain mug.When an American tries to lecture or educate an immigrant/person from another country about their own culture and nationality.
An example of Amerisplaning-
Milica: “I’m serbian”
Becky: “No you’re Russian”
Milica: “No, Serbia isn’t in Russia”
Becky: “You speak Russian so it’s basically the same thing”
Milica: “I’m serbian”
Becky: “No you’re Russian”
Milica: “No, Serbia isn’t in Russia”
Becky: “You speak Russian so it’s basically the same thing”
by teaonamerica June 21, 2018
Get the Amerisplaning mug.A response by a female authority figure after being mansplained that puts the mansplainer in place by showing the knowledge and position of authority by the female. Originating in the IT department of the University of Michigan regarding a Director Amber McKenzie.
John talked to Sara liked she didnt know what she was doing. She ambersplained him and fixed the problem with his code and then put him on call the next three weeks
by UM IT Nerd September 19, 2021
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