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American Indian en · ADJ

Pronunciation

Etymology

American + Indian. The noun is attested since 1702, the adjective since shortly thereafter.

Meanings

  1. Relating to the indigenous peoples of the Americas or their languages.

Forms

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more American Indian Degree=Cmp lexicographic
most American Indian Degree=Sup lexicographic

Relateds

Indian-American · Euro-American

American Indian en · NOUN

Pronunciation

Etymology

American + Indian. The noun is attested since 1702, the adjective since shortly thereafter.

Meanings

  1. A member of some indigenous peoples of the Americas, especially the continental United States, but excluding the Inuit, Yupik, and Aleuts.
  2. (Canada) An indigenous person from the United States.

Forms

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American Indians Number=Plur lexicographic

Relateds

Cablinasian · North American Indian · Amerind · Native American · Amerindigenous · Amerindian · Injun · Indian