Americanborn

Americanborn is a term used to describe a person born in the United States. It is typically written as “American-born” following standard English hyphenation. The one-word form is rare and generally considered nonstandard in most dictionaries.

The term can function as an adjective or as a noun: “an American-born citizen” or “the American-born.” It is commonly used in demographic and sociological contexts to distinguish native-born Americans from foreign-born residents, and it may appear in discussions of identity, assimilation, or population studies.

Legally, birth on U.S. soil generally confers citizenship by birth under the 14th Amendment, subject to exceptions such as children of certain foreign diplomats. Therefore, native-born status is closely linked to citizenship, but the label “American-born” does not by itself determine legal status.

Culturally, the term can relate to experiences of American identity, immigration history, and multilingual or multiracial heritage. It is not a rigid category, and individuals may affiliate with multiple identities that include or exceed the designation.

See also: Native-born, Native American, Naturalized citizen, Foreign-born, Citizenship by birth.