American Indian
WordNet
noun
(1) Any of the languages spoken by Amerindians
(2) A member of the race of people living in America when Europeans arrived
WiktionaryText
Noun
- A member of the indigenous peoples of the Americas, especially the United States, but excluding the Inuit, Yupik, and Aleuts.
- An indigenous person from the United States.
Usage notes
The term American Indian is generally inoffensive, but usually replaced by Native American. However, it may cause offence if intended to include Canadian First Nations people.
Adjective
- Relating to the indigenous peoples of the Americas or their languages.