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We are not all the same (sh.itjust.works)

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[–] sloppychops@lemmy.ca 4 points 2 months ago (2 children)

Could be wrong, but I think that might only be true for English.

[–] sapetoku@sh.itjust.works 7 points 2 months ago

In Spanish, American (the demonym) translates to "estadounidense" and in French there's "étasunien" that basically translate to "USian". While some get offended, it's more accurate and avoids the automatic imperialism.

[–] JustAnotherKay@lemmy.world -4 points 2 months ago (1 children)

What is the official name of Mexico?

[–] sloppychops@lemmy.ca 6 points 2 months ago (1 children)

Meh hee koh.

[–] JustAnotherKay@lemmy.world -5 points 2 months ago

So are you being intentionally obtuse or just can't be bothered to debate in good faith?