Definition

Proper noun A United States territory located in the South Pacific Ocean, comprising the eastern part of the Samoan archipelago.

Usage

This term is used as the official name for the territory. It functions as a singular, proper noun and is typically preceded by the definite article "the" when referring to the territory as a geographic or political entity. * American Samoa is known for its beautiful coral reefs. * The traditional culture in American Samoa is very strong. * She traveled to American Samoa to study marine biology.

Advanced Usage

• "The territory of American Samoa": A formal way to specify its political status.
  • The territory of American Samoa has its own immigration laws.
• "In American Samoa" / "To American Samoa": Standard prepositions used with the location.
  • They live in American Samoa.
  • We are flying to American Samoa tomorrow.

Variants and Related Words

• AS (abbreviation): The official two-letter postal abbreviation.
  • Please mail the package to Pago Pago, AS 96799.
• Samoa: Refers to the independent nation of Samoa, which is the western part of the Samoan islands.
• Pago Pago (pronounced Pango Pango): The capital of American Samoa.
• Samoan: Pertaining to American Samoa, its culture, or its people; also the name of the language.
  • He is learning the Samoan language.

Synonyms

• Eastern Samoa (historical/geographical descriptor)
• The Samoan Islands under U.S. administration (descriptive phrase)

Note: There are no phrasal verbs or idioms directly associated with the proper noun "American Samoa".

Noun

1. a United States territory on the eastern part of the island of Samoa