American Indian
noun
Amerind (def. 2). Abbreviation: AmerInd
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First recorded in 1725–35
usage note for American Indian
See Indian.
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British Dictionary definitions for American Indian
American Indian
noun
Also called: Native American a member of any of the indigenous peoples of North, Central, or South America, esp those of North America
adjective
Also: Amerindian of or relating to any of these peoples, their languages, or their cultures
usage for American Indian
This term is still acceptable and is widely used by American Indians themselves. The most accepted phrase in general use nowadays is Native American
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