Indianism

American

[in-dee-uh-niz-uhm] / ˈɪn di əˌnɪz əm /

noun

action or policy for promoting the interests of Indians, especially American Indians.
a word or usage considered to be characteristic of Indians, especially American Indians.

Other Word Forms

Indianist

noun

Etymology

Origin of Indianism

First recorded in 1645–55; Indian + -ism

Example Sentences

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Brazilian "Indianism" reached its highest point perhaps in José Alencar's famous Guarany, which won for its author national reputation and achieved unprecedented success.

From Brazilian Tales by Goldberg, Isaac

That is a fact as necessary as the Indianism of India.

From What is Coming? by Wells, H. G. (Herbert George)

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