"United States of America" as a Phrasal Compound
Yes, "United States of America" is a phrasal compound—a multi-word unit functioning as a single proper noun.
Breakdown:
- "United" – adjective describing the states as joined.
- "States" – noun for the constituent political units.
- "of" – preposition linking to the continent.
- "America" – noun for the continent.
Together they form the country's official name.