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Inheritance taxes are so high that the happiest mourner at a rich man's funeral is usually Uncle Sam.
Olin Miller

Meaning of "Uncle Sam" in the English dictionary

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ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD UNCLE SAM

Apparently a humorous interpretation of the letters stamped on army supply boxes during the War of 1812: US.
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PRONUNCIATION OF UNCLE SAM

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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF UNCLE SAM

noun
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preposition
conjunction
determiner
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Uncle Sam is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES UNCLE SAM MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Uncle Sam

Uncle Sam

Uncle Sam is a common national personification of the American government that, according to legend, came into use during the War of 1812 and was supposedly named for Samuel Wilson. The first use of Uncle Sam in literature was in the 1816 allegorical book "The Adventures of Uncle Sam in Search After His Lost Honor" by Frederick Augustus Fidfaddy, Esq. An Uncle Sam is mentioned as early as 1775, in the original "Yankee Doodle" lyrics of the Revolutionary War. It is not clear whether this reference is to Uncle Sam as a metaphor for the United States, or to an actual person named Sam. The lyrics as a whole clearly deride the military efforts of the young nation, besieging the British at Boston. The 13th stanza is: Old Uncle Sam come there to change Some pancakes and some onions, For 'lasses cakes, to carry home To give his wife and young ones.

Definition of Uncle Sam in the English dictionary

The definition of Uncle Sam in the dictionary is a personification of the government of the United States.

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE UNCLE SAM

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WORDS THAT END LIKE UNCLE SAM

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Synonyms and antonyms of Uncle Sam in the English dictionary of synonyms

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Translation of «Uncle Sam» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF UNCLE SAM

Find out the translation of Uncle Sam to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of Uncle Sam from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «Uncle Sam» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

山姆大叔
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

tío Sam
570 millions of speakers

English

Uncle Sam
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

अंकल सैम
380 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Arabic

العم سام
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

Дядя Сэм
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

tio Sam
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

আঙ্কল স্যাম
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

oncle Sam
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Pakcik Sam
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Uncle Sam
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

アメリカ政府
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

엉클 샘
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Pak Sam
85 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Vietnamese

chú Sam
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

மாமா சாம்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

अंकल सॅम
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

Sam Amca
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

zio Sam
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

wujek Sam
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

Дядя Сем
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

unchiul Sam
30 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Greek

θείος Σαμ
15 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Afrikaans

Uncle Sam
14 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Swedish

Uncle Sam
10 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Norwegian

Uncle Sam
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of Uncle Sam

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «UNCLE SAM»

The term «Uncle Sam» is quite widely used and occupies the 32.520 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «UNCLE SAM» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about Uncle Sam

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5 QUOTES WITH «UNCLE SAM»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word Uncle Sam.
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Robert Blake
Right now, I'm worth a million dollars, and I owe Uncle Sam a million-and-a-half dollars, and I made a deal with him. I said, 'Uncle Sam, I'm going to pay you 25 grand a month.'
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Jim Cooper
The U.S. government uses cash accounting. That is illegal for any enterprise of any size in America except for the U.S. government. Every for-profit business, every not-for-profit business, every state and local government has to use real accounting except for Uncle Sam.
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R. Lee Ermey
It's my firm conviction that when Uncle Sam calls, by God we go, and we do the best that we can.
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Olin Miller
Inheritance taxes are so high that the happiest mourner at a rich man's funeral is usually Uncle Sam.
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Todd Tiahrt
Additionally, this tax forces family businesses to invest in Uncle Sam rather than the economy. When families are forced to repurchase businesses because of the death tax, that means less money is being invested in new jobs and capital expansion.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «UNCLE SAM»

Discover the use of Uncle Sam in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to Uncle Sam and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Uncle Sam
With dynamic painted art by Alex Ross, 'Uncle Sam' is the story of a star-spangled vagrant guided by the voices in his head and his own fractured memories.
Steve Darnall, Alex Ross, 2000
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Uncle Sam
"An exporation of the origins and history of Uncle Sam and the real man, Samuel Wilson, who inspired this beloved symbol of America"--Provided by publisher.
Terry Allan Hicks, 2006
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Uncle Sam and Us: Globalization, Neoconservatism, and the ...
Analyzing the Mulroney-Chr?tien era's impact on Canadian governance through globalization from without and neoconservatism from within, Clarkson brings together a comprehensive understanding of the current Canadian political climate.
Stephen Clarkson, 2002
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Uncle Sam's War of 1898 and the Origins of Globalization
Uncle Sam's War of 1898 and the Origins of Globalization is the first work to identify the source of the United States' economic, political, and social policies abroad - and the actions that established it as the only remaining superpower.
Thomas David Schoonover, 2003
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Our Uncle Sam: The Sam Cooke Story from His Family's Perspective
Sam Cooke's nephew pays homage to the Soul music legend with an introspective look into his life, music, and death - complete with candid family interviews and never-before-seen photographs.
Erik Greene, 2005
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Uncle Sam's
But for the town's black residents, the war has brought their situation into sharp contrast -- especially when it comes to UNCLE SAM's -- a place where flag-waving patriotism, big band music and cold beer are blended nightly to conceal a ...
Jay Humphreys, 2004
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Who Stole Uncle Sam?
When a local businessman and baseball coach disappears just before he is to portray Uncle Sam at the start of a Memorial Day race, ten-year-old Alex and his best friend Yasmeen investigate, despite their pact to stay away from mysteries.
Martha Freeman, 2008
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Uncle Sam Wants You : World War I and the Making of the ...
Uncle Sam Wants You tells the gripping story of the American homefront in World War I, revealing how the tensions of mass mobilization led to a significant increase in power in Washington.
Christopher Capozzola Associate Professor of History Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2008
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No Uncle Sam: The Forgotten of Bataan
This is Anton F. Bilek's story of his survival as a Japanese prisoner of war.
Anton F. Bilek, 2003
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Uncle Sam
"Explains the origins of Uncle Sam, and the importance of this nickname as a symbol of the United States government."
Debbie L. Yanuck, 2004

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «UNCLE SAM»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term Uncle Sam is used in the context of the following news items.
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New York Butcher Is Named as Real Live Uncle Sam
While preceded as national symbols by John Bull in Britain and Marianne in France, Uncle Sam — thanks to Thomas Nast, James Montgomery Flagg and the ... «New York Times, Jul 15»
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What you need to know about Uncle Sam Jam
Fireworks light up the night sky during the Uncle Sam Jam at Oak Lake Park on July 3, ... For more information, visit lincoln.ne.gov (keyword: uncle sam jam). «Lincoln Journal Star, Jul 15»
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Uncle Sam wants you: huge collection of first world war posters up …
Uncle Sam wants you: huge collection of first world war posters up for auction ... includes the famous poster of a stern-looking, top-hatted Uncle Sam pointing a ... «The Guardian, Jun 15»
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Uncle Sam's Great American Circus motorcycle riders crash in Ipswich
Two motorcycle stunt riders were injured when they crashed in mid-air while riding upside down as part of a Wall of Death-style stunt. Miroslav Ivanob, 31, and ... «Daily Mail, May 15»
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The Chinese version of Shake Shack is coming to America
Uncle Sam's, which is based in Beijing, plans to open a restaurant on May 18 near the Empire State Building in New York City, reports Katie Little at CNBC. «Business Insider, May 15»
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Uncle Sam had better start treating his employees right
If he's not careful, Uncle Sam is going to run some of his best hired hands off the ranch. A number have departed for pastures with more green and less stress. «Washington Post, May 15»
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Uncle Sam says my Swedish kid is American
But still, the U.S. government insists they're Americans -- and Uncle Sam wants to collect taxes. Sound far-fetched? This is the reality for Sarah Gaisler, ... «CNNMoney, Mar 15»
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What Happens If You Don't Pay Your Taxes?
Failing to file and pay Uncle Sam can result in hefty fees, mounting interest – and worse. A man pours ... You have two options: Pay Uncle Sam now – or later. «U.S. News & World Report, Feb 15»
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Uncle Sam: anti-terror leader or terrorist breeder?
To admit it or not, Uncle Sam has effectively played the role of a terrorist breeder, when the war in Afghanistan, Iraq, Libya and Syria turned the region into a ... «Xinhua, Feb 15»
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Trial set for Uncle Sam's owner in ID case
Investigators say as many as 121 employees at Uncle Sam's used false documents to get hired. Deputies and posse members executed search warrants at the ... «azcentral.com, Dec 14»

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« EDUCALINGO. Uncle Sam [online]. Available <https://educalingo.com/en/dic-en/uncle-sam>. May 2024 ».
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