American Indian
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American Indian
Where it comes from
American + Indian. The noun is attested since 1702, the adjective since shortly thereafter.
noun American Indians
- A member of some indigenous peoples of the Americas, especially the continental United States, but excluding the Inuit, Yupik, and Aleuts.
- An indigenous person from the United States.
adjective more American Indian · most American Indian
- Relating to the indigenous peoples of the Americas or their languages.
Talk about this word "American Indian." Wiktionary, via Micwyn, micwyn.com/word/american%20indian. Accessed 6 Nov. 2026. American Indian. (n.d.). In Wiktionary, via Micwyn. Retrieved November 6, 2026, from https://micwyn.com/word/american%20indian "American Indian." Wiktionary, via Micwyn. Accessed November 6, 2026. https://micwyn.com/word/american%20indian.Cite this
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title = {American Indian},
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