Definition of Amerindian in English:
Amerindian
(also Amerind)
noun ˌaməˈrɪndɪənˌæməˈrɪndiən
A member of one of the indigenous peoples of the Americas (used chiefly in anthropological and linguistic contexts).
Example sentencesExamples
- St Lucia's customs are a blend of the African, Amerindian, East Indian and European.
- In this political formation, the effort was to develop a multi racial alliance of Africans, Indians, Amerindians and all those who were interested in social justice.
- We wander around the hotel looking at the huge ice sculptures: fish, bears, Amerindians, Inuits in kayaks, and even the Statue of Liberty.
- Tribal people like the Aborigines, Amerindians and Bushmen are the heirs to all the richness and diversity of the natural world.
- In the Amazon, native Amerindians wear face paint and traditional tunics.
adjective ˌaməˈrɪndɪənˌæməˈrɪndiən
Of or relating to the indigenous peoples of the Americas.
Origin
Late 19th century: blend of American and Indian.
Definition of Amerindian in US English:
Amerindian
(also Amerind)
nounˌaməˈrindēənˌæməˈrɪndiən
A member of one of the indigenous peoples of the Americas (used chiefly in anthropological and linguistic contexts).
Example sentencesExamples
- In this political formation, the effort was to develop a multi racial alliance of Africans, Indians, Amerindians and all those who were interested in social justice.
- Tribal people like the Aborigines, Amerindians and Bushmen are the heirs to all the richness and diversity of the natural world.
- St Lucia's customs are a blend of the African, Amerindian, East Indian and European.
- In the Amazon, native Amerindians wear face paint and traditional tunics.
- We wander around the hotel looking at the huge ice sculptures: fish, bears, Amerindians, Inuits in kayaks, and even the Statue of Liberty.
adjectiveˌaməˈrindēənˌæməˈrɪndiən
Of or relating to the indigenous peoples of the Americas.
Origin
Late 19th century: blend of American and Indian.