Red Indian

noun

, Older Use: Disparaging and Offensive.

1. a contemptuous term used to refer to a North American Indian.

Red Indian

noun

1. an old-fashioned name, now considered highly offensive, for Native American

Word History and Origins

Origin of Red Indian¹

First recorded in 1825–35

Word History and Origins

Origin of Red Indian¹

see redskin

Example Sentences

It was an old-school, simplified version of the Western myth, with the native Americans, known as Red Indians, always being the bad guys.

From BBC

One night more and then another I camp out like a Red Indian.

From Literature

“You will not behave like a Red Indian, Michael,” she said, loosening his hold.

From Literature

Making the dish even more remarkable is that Mr. Charles shot, skinned and butchered the moose himself just days earlier near Red Indian Lake in central Newfoundland.

From New York Times

Everybody went bright brown, like Red Indians, with startling teeth and flashing eyes.

From Literature