What is another word for injun?

Pronunciation: [ɪnd͡ʒˈʌn] (IPA)

The word "injun" is considered offensive and derogatory towards Native Americans. It is important to use respectful and appropriate language when referring to any community or group. Some synonyms that can be used instead of "injun" include "Native American", "American Indian", "Indigenous person", "First Nations", "Aboriginal", or simply "Indigenous". These terms acknowledge the diverse cultural and historical experiences of Native communities across North America. It is crucial to use accurate and respectful terms when referring to any group, as language can reflect and perpetuate harmful stereotypes and biases.

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What are the hypernyms for Injun?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.
  • Other hypernyms:

    native, Native American, indigenous american, indigenous person, First Nations Person, Indigenous person of North America.

What are the hyponyms for Injun?

Hyponyms are more specific words categorized under a broader term, known as a hypernym.

Usage examples for Injun

We in the United States took most of our land from the Indians, and in the process our guiding rule was that the only good injun was a dead injun.
"The Book of Life: Vol. I Mind and Body; Vol. II Love and Society"
Upton Sinclair
"Say, that red-white-'n'-blue ribbon sure looks fierce on that green dress-but I reckon blood will tell, even if it's injun blood.
"Lonesome Land"
B. M. Bower
That's corn-just injun corn.
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Sir James M. Barrie George Middleton Althea Thurston Percy Mackaye Lady Augusta Gregor Eugene Pillot Anton Tchekov Bosworth Crocker Alfred Kreymborg Paul Greene Arthur Hopkins Paul Hervieu Jeannette Marks Oscar M. Wolff David Pinski Beulah Bornstead Herma

Famous quotes with Injun

  • I dont kno az it iz a very difficult thing tew be a good injun up in heaven, but tew cum down here and be a good injun, iz just whare the tite spot cums in.
    Josh Billings

Related words: injunctive order, injunctive relief, injunctive decree, injunctive clause, injunctive measures, injunctive action, injunctive relief

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