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Native American

Syllabification: (Na·tive A·mer·i·can)
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Definition of Native American

noun

  • a member of any of the indigenous peoples of the Americas.

adjective

  • relating to Native Americans.

Native American is now an accepted term in many contexts. The term American Indian is also used widely and acceptably. See also American Indian (usage).

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