American Indian
noun
plural American Indians
: a member of any of the Indigenous peoples of the western hemisphere except often certain peoples (such as the Yupik and Inuit) who live in arctic regions
especially
: an American Indian of North America and especially the U.S. compare native american
American Indian
adjective
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The Institute of American Indian Arts opened in 1962 with a group of master Native artists including Cherokee artist Lloyd Kiva New in charge.
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Debra Utacia Krol, USA TODAY, 28 Nov. 2024
In the two separate cases between 2019 and 2022, Dix was accused of establishing behavioral health care treatment facilities in the metro Phoenix area for the purpose of defrauding the American Indian Health Program within AHCCCS, the Attorney General's Office said.
—Lauren De Young, The Arizona Republic, 20 Nov. 2024
Righting historical wrongs The members of Denver’s American Indian Commission would love to have more news to celebrate and have to respond to fewer events that invoke rage.
—Elizabeth Hernandez, The Denver Post, 17 Nov. 2024
The American Indian Alaska Native Tourism Association is helping Native Nations access USDA Forest Service resources and funding.
—Cnt Editors, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Nov. 2024
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Debra Utacia Krol, USA TODAY, 28 Nov. 2024
In the two separate cases between 2019 and 2022, Dix was accused of establishing behavioral health care treatment facilities in the metro Phoenix area for the purpose of defrauding the American Indian Health Program within AHCCCS, the Attorney General's Office said.
—Lauren De Young, The Arizona Republic, 20 Nov. 2024
Righting historical wrongs The members of Denver’s American Indian Commission would love to have more news to celebrate and have to respond to fewer events that invoke rage.
—Elizabeth Hernandez, The Denver Post, 17 Nov. 2024
The American Indian Alaska Native Tourism Association is helping Native Nations access USDA Forest Service resources and funding.
—Cnt Editors, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Nov. 2024
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“American Indian.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/American%20Indian. Accessed 15 Dec. 2024.
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