Uncle Sam

Definition: The U.S. government; a patriotic figure who symbolizes the United States.
Example: 1) July 4th is Independence Day in the United States. Happy Birthday, Uncle Sam!

2) No matter how much money I make in a year, Uncle Sam always gets a big chunk of it.
Etymology: During the War of 1812 between the United States and England, a man named Samuel Wilson provided supplies to the American troops. Wilson was known as 'Uncle Sam', and he stamped his supplies with 'US', which stood for both 'United States' and 'Uncle Sam'. Since then, 'Uncle Sam' has been a symbol for the country, especially in times of war.

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