What defines the American culture is no easy question to answer. America consist of multiple communities that have their own set of customs, ideals, traditions and beliefs that make them who they are. Aside from what each community practices, when they come together as Americans, natives or inhabitants of the United States they form, the closest picture of what the American culture can be seen as. Merriam- Webster defines culture as the customary beliefs, social forms, and material traits of a racial, religious, or social group. All communities in the United States have their own beliefs, forms, and traits. From the way they dress to the way they celebrate holidays. For instance, African American culture is more group oriented, an example being that on celebrations and special occasions, family and friends from everywhere gather together. Hispanic or Latino American culture has a “nucleus”. That nucleus being family. Pacific Islanders' cultures follow customs and tradit...
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