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{{Infobox ethnic group|group=Amerikaeners|languages=Primarily [[Amerikaens]] <br> Regional languages <br> <small> (Palatine German • [[Corean language|Corean]] • [[Standard Chinese|Chinese]] • [[Cantonese]] • [[Russian language|Russian]] • [[Greek language|Greek]] etc.) </small>|religions=Predominately Protestantism of the Calvinist tradition <br><small>(Reformed Church • Anabaptism • Congregationalism etc.)</small> <br> Minority [[Catholic Church|Catholicism]] and [[Zoekerism]] <br> Other religions <small> (Islam • Judaism • Buddhism • new religious movements etc.)</small>|popplace=Majority: <br> <small>[[New Netherland]] • [[Tussenland]] • [[South Tussenland]] • [[Amerikaens Free State]]</small> <br> Plurality: <small> [[Opdamsland]] • [[Boschland]]</small><br> Minority: <small> [[Mexico]] • [[Colombia]] • [[Panama City]] • [[Saint-Domingue]] </small>}} |
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{{Infobox ethnic group|group=Amerikaeners|languages=[[Amerikaens]] (primarily) </br> French in [[Meerenland]], [[Corean]] in [[Westerzee]], English in [[New Anglia]], and various other regional languages|religions=Christianity (Reformed Churches and [[Catholic Church|Catholicism]]), minority Judaism, Islam, Buddhism, and new religions|bodystyle=100px}} |
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'''Amerikaeners''' (<small>[[Amerikaens]]:</small> [ˌɑː.meː.riːˈkɑːnəɹs]) are a community and nation of people native to northern America defined by a shared identity, shared cultural traits, and perhaps most significantly the unifying use of the [[Amerikaens|Amerikaens language]]. It is a historically ill-defined term; some may classify it as a (supra-)national identity, a race, an ethnicity, or a pan-ethnic group. The term, vague and broad in its meaning, emerged during the late 17th century to refer to citizens of [[New Netherland]] who considered themselves a single people and community through recognition of a common language, culture, ethos, and to a lesser extent, religion. |
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The term '''''Amerikaener''''' (Dutch: ''Amerikaaner'') is an [https://www.google.com/imgres?imgurl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.mustgo.com%2Fawl-images%2Fnavajo%2Fimages%2Fnavajomap.jpg&imgrefurl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.mustgo.com%2Fworldlanguages%2Fnavajo%2F&docid=znLhps8nv2delM&tbnid=9gpwDNyBDW9W6M%3A&vet=10ahUKEwjP6s3kydDkAhV0oVwKHe3XBZ0QMwhpKAswCw..i&w=350&h=232&bih=625&biw=1366&q=navajo%20homeland&ved=0ahUKEwjP6s3kydDkAhV0oVwKHe3XBZ0QMwhpKAswCw&iact=mrc&uact=8 endonymic] term referring to a specific group of peoples and cultures based in northern America. They are defined by the [[Amerikaens|Amerikaens language]] and [[Netherlands|Dutch]] cultural and/or ethnic origin. First coined in the 17th century, it has various usages and has had different definitions and scopes over time. |
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In a political sense, 'Amerikaener' may be used as a term to denote the citizens of Amerikaens-speaking members of the [[Association of North American Nations]] (ANAN) or more widely, a citizen of any state with a population predominately identifying as Amerikaener. In New Netherland, the term is commonly used in a narrower sense to refer to the citizenry of the country. |
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In terms of race, the label 'Amerikaener' can be used in a strict sense to only include descendants of European immigrants, particularly those from Western European states such as [[Netherlands|the Netherlands]], [[France]], [[Britain]], and German states such as [[Rhineland|the Rhineland]]. This definition specifically excludes the majority of South Tussenlanders, who are of African origin; Opdamslanders, Vorstlanders, and [[Irokesenland|Irokesenlanders]], who are of indigenous American descent; as well as [[Westerzee|Westerzeelanders]] of Asian origin. |
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== Geography == |
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Amerikaeners can be found mostly across northern America. However, they have significant communities in other parts of the Americas (such as Boschland) and throughout the world. |
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Today, Amerikaeners, in the broadest sense of the word, constitute the single largest social grouping in America, superseded only by Hispano-Americans. In the post-[[Great War]] era, they have been defined by their political unity through ANAN, internal identity conflicts (such as in the case of the [[Westerzee Troubles]]), and international cultural influence, especially through media such as film. |
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== Uses == |
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== Definitions == |
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==== As an ethnonational term ==== |
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Amerikaeners, ''Amerikaener'' or ''Amerikaen'' in the singular, comes from the [[Dutch language|Dutch]] term ''Amerikaan'', first being attested in the late 17th century to refer to an individual born and raised in the colony of New Netherland. The addition of the suffix -''er'' became popular during the 18th century as a national consciousness separate of the Dutch empire began to form in America |
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The word ''Amerikaener'' is most used as a way to describe the macroethnicity of Amerikaener, in a similar fashion to the terms ''Arab'' and ''Malay''. Generally, [[Tussenland|Tussenlanders]], [[New Netherland|New Netherlanders]], [[Amerikaens Free State|Vrÿlanders]] & Amerikaens-speaking Boers in northern Mexico unambiguously fall under the category of ''Amerikaener''. On the other hand, the term is much less universal when used by [[Opdamsland|Opdamslanders]], [[South Tussenland|South Tussenlanders]] & [[Boschland|Boschlanders]] to self-reference in certain political or social contexts. |
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==== As a term for citizenship ==== |
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It functions as a primary demonym for referring to the citizens of [[New Netherland]]. It is not used to specifically refer to the citizenry of any other Amerikaens states. |
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== Subgroups == |
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==== As a cultural term ==== |
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Often, the terms ''Amerikaens'' & ''Amerikaener'' have been used to describe the shared cultural traits shared amongst the Amerikaens-speaking peoples of America. These include a shared experience as settlers, a common social attitude, aspects of their material culture, and a common political appeal in favour of "republican values". |
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== Demographics == |
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==== As a derogatory term ==== |
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==== As a political term ==== |
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== Language == |
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{{Main|Amerikaens}} |
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== Religion == |
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== Culture == |
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While [[Amerikaens]] is generally considered to be the defining trait of Amerikaener nationhood, several other linguistic communities that exist within majority Amerikaener nations often consider themselves Amerikaeners as well. The Anglophone community of New Anglia and the Francophone communities of Tussenland fall under this category. However, this identification is situational and often corresponds to socioeconomic status and geography. |
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==== Religion ==== |
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Amerikaeners are overwhelming Christian. The largest denominations are Calvinist, Lutheran, and Catholic. The Dutch Reformed Church is the largest religious institution in Amerikaener countries along with the Roman Catholic Church. Smaller denominations include Orthodoxy, Venerationism, Redemptionism, Salvationism, Baptism, and Presbyterianism. The largest non-Christian communities are Buddhists, [[Zoekerism|Zoekerists]], and small populations of Jews and Muslims. |
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== See also == |
== See also == |
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* [[Amerikaens|Amerikaens language]] |
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Latest revision as of 23:36, 23 February 2023
| Regions with significant populations | |
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| Majority: New Netherland • Tussenland • South Tussenland • Amerikaens Free State Plurality: Opdamsland • Boschland Minority: Mexico • Colombia • Panama City • Saint-Domingue | |
| Languages | |
| Primarily Amerikaens Regional languages (Palatine German • Corean • Chinese • Cantonese • Russian • Greek etc.) | |
| Religion | |
| Predominately Protestantism of the Calvinist tradition (Reformed Church • Anabaptism • Congregationalism etc.) Minority Catholicism and Zoekerism Other religions (Islam • Judaism • Buddhism • new religious movements etc.) |
Amerikaeners (Amerikaens: [ˌɑː.meː.riːˈkɑːnəɹs]) are a community and nation of people native to northern America defined by a shared identity, shared cultural traits, and perhaps most significantly the unifying use of the Amerikaens language. It is a historically ill-defined term; some may classify it as a (supra-)national identity, a race, an ethnicity, or a pan-ethnic group. The term, vague and broad in its meaning, emerged during the late 17th century to refer to citizens of New Netherland who considered themselves a single people and community through recognition of a common language, culture, ethos, and to a lesser extent, religion.
In a political sense, 'Amerikaener' may be used as a term to denote the citizens of Amerikaens-speaking members of the Association of North American Nations (ANAN) or more widely, a citizen of any state with a population predominately identifying as Amerikaener. In New Netherland, the term is commonly used in a narrower sense to refer to the citizenry of the country.
In terms of race, the label 'Amerikaener' can be used in a strict sense to only include descendants of European immigrants, particularly those from Western European states such as the Netherlands, France, Britain, and German states such as the Rhineland. This definition specifically excludes the majority of South Tussenlanders, who are of African origin; Opdamslanders, Vorstlanders, and Irokesenlanders, who are of indigenous American descent; as well as Westerzeelanders of Asian origin.
Today, Amerikaeners, in the broadest sense of the word, constitute the single largest social grouping in America, superseded only by Hispano-Americans. In the post-Great War era, they have been defined by their political unity through ANAN, internal identity conflicts (such as in the case of the Westerzee Troubles), and international cultural influence, especially through media such as film.
Definitions
Amerikaeners, Amerikaener or Amerikaen in the singular, comes from the Dutch term Amerikaan, first being attested in the late 17th century to refer to an individual born and raised in the colony of New Netherland. The addition of the suffix -er became popular during the 18th century as a national consciousness separate of the Dutch empire began to form in America
