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North American Indian en · ADJ

Etymology

1748 noun, 1845 adjective, from North American + Indian.

Meanings

  1. Of or relating to the indigenous peoples of North America (but not the Aleut, Inuit, Metis, or Yupik).

Forms

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

Synonyms

Native · Aboriginal · American Indian · Indian · First Nations · Native American

North American Indian en · NOUN

Etymology

1748 noun, 1845 adjective, from North American + Indian.

Meanings

  1. A member of one of the indigenous peoples of North America (but not a member of the Aleut, Inuit, Metis, or Yupik).

Forms

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North American Indians Number=Plur lexicographic

Synonyms

Native · Aboriginal · American Indian · Indian · Aboriginal person · First Nations person · Native American