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Yes, the word 'America' is thought to honor Amerigo Vespucci [March 9, 1454-February 22, 1512]. Vespucci put his considerable skills as navigator, explorer, and cartographer to good use in voyages to the New World. It's thought that the name 'America' represents the feminine version of Vespucci's name in Latin, 'Americus'.

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No, the word "America" is not taken from the Italian language. It is believed to have originated from the Latin version of the name "Amerigo," referring to Amerigo Vespucci, an Italian explorer.

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