American Indian

noun

Indian(def 1).
Amerind(def 2). Abbreviation: AmerInd

Origin of American Indian

First recorded in 1725–35

Usage note

See Indian.

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Related Words for american indian

Amerind, Amerindian, Indian, injun

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

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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