English

Noun

American Indian ‎(plural American Indians)

1. A member of some indigenous peoples of the Americas, especially the United States, but excluding the Inuit, Yupik, and Aleuts.
2. (Canada) An indigenous person from the United States.

Usage notes

The term American Indian is generally accepted and sometimes replaced by Native American. However, it may cause offense if intended to include Canadian First Nations people.

Synonyms

• See also Wikisaurus:Native American

Related terms

• Amerind
• Amerindian

Translations

Adjective

American Indian ‎(comparative more American Indian, superlative most American Indian)

1. Relating to the indigenous peoples of the Americas or their languages.

See also

• Euro-American