When people say Europe, they probably don’t mean Azerbaijan. Geographic accuracy is rarely used in conversations. In other words, American continent and America generally refer to different things, just like European continent or Europe.
Is it accurate? No. Will you succesfully change how language is used for millions/billions of people? Also no.
You’re not wrong, but with recent events there are a lot of people in other american countries that are taking offense at being lumped in with the US. I feel their discontent is valid.
No, only the USA.
Thank you. More people need to make this distinction.
When people say Europe, they probably don’t mean Azerbaijan. Geographic accuracy is rarely used in conversations. In other words, American continent and America generally refer to different things, just like European continent or Europe.
Is it accurate? No. Will you succesfully change how language is used for millions/billions of people? Also no.
You’re not wrong, but with recent events there are a lot of people in other american countries that are taking offense at being lumped in with the US. I feel their discontent is valid.