English · Slang Attested

heritage American

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Meaning · English

Someone whose family has been part of European Christian American culture for many generations; a white American.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Người Mỹ da trắng có gia đình thuộc văn hóa Kitô giáo Mỹ châu Âu từ nhiều thế hệ

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Where it’s used: Used American English

Examples

To be clear, Elon wants H1-b because heritage Americans won't put up with 80 work weeks for 40-hour-per-week pay, at least not for long. H1-bs will put up with it because (1) they can't leave the company without going home (2) USD I'd powerful so they can send it home to their family

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “heritage American” mean?

Someone whose family has been part of European Christian American culture for many generations; a white American.

Is “heritage American” formal or informal?

heritage American is generally slang.

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