What is another word for American Indian?

Pronunciation: [ɐmˈɛɹɪkən ˈɪndi͡ən] (IPA)

The term "American Indian" has been used for centuries to describe the original inhabitants of North America. However, this term has been criticized by some within the Indigenous community who feel it is outdated and inaccurate. In order to properly show respect and acknowledgement, there are many alternative terms that can be used to describe Indigenous people. Some of these synonyms include Native American, First Nations, Indigenous Peoples, and Aboriginals. Each of these terms has their own unique cultural and historical context, so it's important to use language that is respectful and culturally appropriate. Ultimately, the use of appropriate terms shows respect for the culture and traditions of Indigenous communities.

Synonyms for American indian:

What are the hypernyms for American indian?

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

    indian, Native American, indigenous peoples, Aboriginal Person, First Nations Person/Individual, Indigenous Person/Individual, Native Person/Individual.

Famous quotes with American indian

  • In terms of the revolution, I believe that the revolution will be a revolution of dispossessed people in this country: that's the Mexican American, the Puerto Rican American, the American Indian, and black people.
    H. Rap Brown
  • We don't intend to always keep this necessarily African oriented. Originally I had hoped to have African American Indian of this area, and the Appalachian of this area, but at the same time, just as we have the Haitian room, we will always have room for another exhibit.
    Katherine Dunham
  • The American Indian was an individualist in religion as in war. He had neither a national army nor an organized church.
    Charles Eastman
  • The logical man must either deny all miracles or none, and our American Indian myths and hero stories are perhaps, in themselves, quite as credible as those of the Hebrews of old.
    Charles Eastman
  • One hundred years before the Pilgrims landed at Plymouth, the Spanish government issued a decree authorizing the enslavement of the American Indian as in accord with the law of God and man.
    Nelson A. Miles

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