Indianism

noun In·di·an·ism \ˈin-dē-ə-ˌni-zəm\

Definition of INDIANISM

: the qualities or culture distinctive of American Indians

: policy designed to further the interests or culture of American Indians

— In·di·an·ist \-nist\ adjective or noun

1651

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