Ameromachy — The Many Conflicts of the American Identity

Ameromachy

noun | /əˈmɛrəˌmæki/

Etymology:
From Amero- (derived from America) + Greek machē (μάχη), meaning “battle” or “fight.”

Definitions:

1. A military conflict or war in which the United States is a principal participant, especially abroad.
2. Any armed or political conflict occurring within the territorial borders of the United States.
3. A civil war or internal armed conflict within America involving factions or regions.
4. A symbolic or ideological struggle involving American values, culture, or identity, often manifesting in political, social, or cultural arenas.
5. A duel, fight, or contest taking place on American soil, whether literal or figurative.
6. A competitive clash between American corporations, technologies, or cultural products and their foreign rivals.
7. A historic or mythologized narrative of America’s rise through conflict, conquest, or expansion.
8. An internal social or political struggle within America, such as partisan conflicts or cultural wars.
9. Battles or contests involving Americans abroad, including diplomatic or expatriate engagements.
10. A cultural clash between traditional American values and modern or foreign influences, framed as a struggle.

Usage Examples:

• "The Cold War was an Ameromachy of ideologies that shaped global politics for decades."
• "The American Civil War remains the most devastating Ameromachy in U.S. history."
• "The smartphone industry has become an Ameromachy of innovation and global competition."

Related Terms:

• Amero- (prefix relating to America)
• Machy (suffix meaning battle or fight)
• Ameroclash (a conflict involving American interests or culture)

Related Media:

Posted by The Nation: Tom Engelhardt: The American Way of War

Posted by MisesMedia: War versus American Freedom | John V. Denson (1994)