American Indian
noun
plural American Indians
: a member of any of the Indigenous peoples of the western hemisphere except often certain peoples (such as the Yupik and Inuit) who live in arctic regions
especially
: an American Indian of North America and especially the U.S. compare native american
American Indian
adjective
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The team formed an American Indian Working Group several years ago, which has led to changes – like the elimination of the touchdown celebration and a ban on fans entering the stadium wearing headdresses or with their face painted in a way that suggests Native American imagery.
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Daniel Desrochers, Kansas City Star, 8 Jan. 2025
Roundup Celebrating Native American Heritage Month A collection of our recent stories in celebration of American Indian Heritage Month.
—JSTOR Daily, 8 Jan. 2025
Although there is a National Museum for the American Indian, Joyheart wants broader recognition of the unique challenges Indigenous people have overcome.
—Cy Neff, USA TODAY, 25 Dec. 2024
The most significant death rate decreases were among Hispanic men and women — 10.5 percent for men and 8 percent for Hispanic women — as well as American Indian and Alaska Natives, who saw an 11.5 percent decrease for men and 13.5 percent for women.
—Nathaniel Weixel, The Hill, 19 Dec. 2024
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Daniel Desrochers, Kansas City Star, 8 Jan. 2025
Roundup Celebrating Native American Heritage Month A collection of our recent stories in celebration of American Indian Heritage Month.
—JSTOR Daily, 8 Jan. 2025
Although there is a National Museum for the American Indian, Joyheart wants broader recognition of the unique challenges Indigenous people have overcome.
—Cy Neff, USA TODAY, 25 Dec. 2024
The most significant death rate decreases were among Hispanic men and women — 10.5 percent for men and 8 percent for Hispanic women — as well as American Indian and Alaska Natives, who saw an 11.5 percent decrease for men and 13.5 percent for women.
—Nathaniel Weixel, The Hill, 19 Dec. 2024
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“American Indian.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/American%20Indian. Accessed 18 Jan. 2025.
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