Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
american-indian
noun
/əˈmɛrɪkən ˈɪndiən/
Definition
A member of any of the indigenous peoples of the Americas.
Examples
- The American Indian community is diverse, with over 500 recognized tribes in the United States.
- Many American Indian cultures have rich traditions of storytelling and art.
- He studied the history and struggles of American Indians to better understand their contributions to society.
Meaning
The term ‘American Indian’ refers to the diverse groups of native peoples who originally inhabited the lands that comprise the present-day United States and Canada.
Synonyms
- Indigenous American
- Native American
- First Nations
