Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
indian-territory
Noun
/ˈɪndɪən ˈtɛrɪtɔri/
Definition
A historical term used to refer to land designated for Native American tribes, particularly in the United States, during the 19th century.
Examples
- The Indian Territory was established in the 1830s as part of the Indian Removal Act.
- Many tribes were forcibly relocated to the Indian Territory, where they formed new communities.
- Today, much of the former Indian Territory is part of the state of Oklahoma.
Meaning
Indian Territory was a region created by the U.S. government to relocate Native American tribes from their ancestral homelands. It is primarily associated with Oklahoma and the various treaties made with Native American nations.
Synonyms
- Native American land
- Reservation
- Indigenous territory
