NorthAmerican

NorthAmerican, or North American, is a geographical and cultural term used to describe things related to the region of North America. The core geographic definition covers Canada, the United States, and Mexico, but usage often expands to include Greenland, Central America, and Caribbean nations depending on context. In linguistic and everyday speech, the term functions as an adjective and occasionally as a noun (as in "a North American").

Common usages describe objects, phenomena, or identities tied to the region, such as North American geography, North American fauna, or North American markets. In demographic terms, "North American" describes people who live in or originate from the region; the term does not denote a single national identity, given the continent's diversity of cultures and languages.

Context matters for classification: in politics and economics it can refer to regional groupings, trade areas, or policy concerns covering the United States, Canada, and Mexico. In sport and media, "North American" may be used for competitions or productions that target or involve the region. The term should not be confused with "American"—which in common usage often refers specifically to the United States, whereas "North American" emphasizes geographic scope.

See also: North America; North American plate; North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) and successor USMCA.