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American Indian
noun
Definition of AMERICAN INDIAN
: a member of any of the aboriginal peoples of the western hemisphere except often the Eskimos; especially : an American Indian of North America and especially the United States — compare native american
— American Indian adjective
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First Known Use of AMERICAN INDIAN
1732
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American Indian
noun
Definition of AMERICAN INDIAN for Kids
: a member of any of the first groups of people to live in North and South America
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