Amerindian

[ am-uh-rin-dee-uhn ]

noun

1. Indian ( def 1 ).

adjective

1. of or relating to Amerindians.

Amerindian

/ ˌæməˈrɪndɪən /

noun

1. See American Indian
   a specialist word, esp in linguistics and anthropology, for American Indian

Sensitive Note

See Indian.

Derived Forms

• ˌAmerˈindic, adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of Amerindian¹

Amer(ican) + Indian

Example Sentences

He brought the great Amerindian nation of the Dakotas into direct relations with the French.

From Project Gutenberg

The Amerindian tribes and the early European explorers lived mainly on fish, which was a palatable and easily obtained food.

From Project Gutenberg

The animal on which they chiefly depended was the hare—a most prominent animal in Amerindian economy and tradition.

From Project Gutenberg

The Amerindian servants of the expedition were only asked to carry loads of forty-five pounds in weight.

From Project Gutenberg

The only domestic animal possessed by either Eskimo or Amerindian was the dog.

From Project Gutenberg