Indian country
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of Indian country
An Americanism dating back to 1690–1700
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Critically, the justices reaffirmed that Indian country is part of the state, not separate from it.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 10, 2026
“Genealogy in Indian country is very maintained — you know who you’re related to, you know who you’re not,” she says.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 11, 2025
“Our work for Indian country is far from over, but the progress we’ve accomplished under this Administration is historic,” she adds.
From National Geographic ● Aug. 8, 2023
Ninety-five percent of Tulsa, though, is considered Indian country, according to the city’s court filing.
From Washington Times ● Jul. 31, 2023
Woolf hustled him deftly; having begun his career booting horses through walk-up match races in Indian country, he knew how to hit the gas on a horse.
From "Seabiscuit: An American Legend" by Laura Hillenbrand
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