As a guiding principle, be sensitive to context when using these terms. Associated Press guidance says “America” and “American” can be used to refer to the United States and U.S. citizens if the context is clear. Given the multinational reality of The Episcopal Church, which includes dioceses in Central America, Latin America, and South America, we recommend using “the United States,” or “U.S. citizens,” instead of “America” or “American citizens.” Also listed in race-related and ethnic references