Amerindian

noun

Amerindian adjective

Word History

Etymology

American + Indian

First Known Use

circa 1898, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of Amerindian was circa 1898

Dictionary Entries Near Amerindian

Cite this Entry

“Amerindian.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Amerindian. Accessed 17 Feb. 2025.

Kids Definition

Amerindian

noun
variants also Amerind
ˈa-mə-ˌrind
Amerindian adjective
also Amerind

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