Indianism

[ in-dee-uh-niz-uhm ]

noun
  1. action or policy for promoting the interests of Indians, especially American Indians.

  2. a word or usage considered to be characteristic of Indians, especially American Indians.

Origin of Indianism

1
First recorded in 1645–55; Indian + -ism

Other words from Indianism

  • In·di·an·ist, noun, adjective

Words Nearby Indianism

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