Native American
a member of any of the aboriginal peoples of the Americas, including Indians and non-Indians.
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Other definitions for native American (2 of 2)
a person born in the United States.
Origin of native American
2Other words from native American
- na·tive-A·mer·i·can, adjective
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How to use Native American in a sentence
Hornbuckle, on the other hand, says the policy will not put Native American nations in danger.
Tribes to U.S. Government: Take Your Weed and Shove It | Abby Haglage | December 13, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTAccording to Vieira, most of the bones unearthed had to be reburied in accordance with the Native American Repatriation Act.
For instance, South Dakota celebrates a Native American Day, while Alaska opts instead for Alaska Day on Oct. 18.
When he returned, the slave had died and so had the young Native American, who no one knew was in the home.
New York’s Scariest Night Out: The Ghosts, Rats, and Lunatics of ‘Nightmare New York’ | Justin Jones | October 4, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTA bunch of Native American kids from the rez are the basketball kings of Wyoming.
Native American Basketball Team in Wyoming Have Hoop Dreams Of Their Own | Robert Silverman | August 31, 2014 | THE DAILY BEAST
All Native American words have been kept as originally printed, including those with variation in hyphenation or spelling.
Folk-Lore and Legends: North American Indian | AnonymousThe Senator inveighs against the Native American party; but his own principle is narrower than any attributed to them.
Charles Sumner; his complete works, volume 5 (of 20) | Charles SumnerNor am I reviving what may be called the old Native American cry, for we have outlived that.
'America for Americans!' | John Philip NewmanDuring the Native American excitement of 18—, the Marbleheaders entered into the movement with enthusiasm.
Nooks and Corners of the New England Coast | Samuel Adams DrakeFor a time the Native American party seemed likely to take the place of the moribund Whig party.
Stephen A. Douglas | Allen Johnson
British Dictionary definitions for Native American
A member of the indigenous peoples of North America
of, relating to, or characteristic of Native Americans or any of their languages
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