Amerindian

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[edit] English

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[edit] Etymology

Blend of American and Indian, attested since about 1900.

[edit] Pronunciation

  • IPA: /ˌæməˈrɪndiən/, SAMPA: /%{.m@`."In.di.@n/

[edit] Noun

Amerindian (plural Amerindians)

  1. An American Indian.

[edit] Usage notes

  • Widespread in South America. Official government use in Guyana, for example the Minister of Amerindian Affairs. Uncommon in North America, where First Nations (Canada), Native American (United States), and Indian are preferred.

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[edit] Translations

an American Indian
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