Re: Two Meanings in "American"

Tim Wallace (TIM@SERVER.SASW.NCSU.EDU)
Sun, 19 Feb 1995 12:17:54 EST

Life is full of ambiguities, names chiefly among them. Another
example: Estados Unidos de Mexico, shortened to Mexico. Mexico
refers a specific culture, not all of them, yet Mexico is the one they
use.

Let us not feel guilt but have understanding.

Tim


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