Native American
noun
: a member of any of the indigenous peoples of the western hemisphere
especially
: a Native American of North America and especially the U.S. compare american indian
Native American
adjective
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The big picture: New Mexico is a mostly Democratic border state where most residents are Hispanic or Native American.
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Russell Contreras, Axios, 31 Oct. 2024
He was subsequently awarded the Heisman Trophy in 1970, becoming the first Latino/Native American and the only Stanford player to ever win the prestigious honor.
—Ignacio Ornelas, The Mercury News, 31 Oct. 2024
November is Native American Heritage Month, and the Milwaukee Public Museum is celebrating with a number of activities and events, starting with some opportunities to get into the museum free.
—Amy Schwabe, Journal Sentinel, 30 Oct. 2024
Andrew Caballero-Reynolds/AFP via Getty Images The history is personal for Interior Secretary Deb Haaland, the United States' first-ever Native American Cabinet secretary.
—Kathryn Watson, CBS News, 25 Oct. 2024
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Russell Contreras, Axios, 31 Oct. 2024
He was subsequently awarded the Heisman Trophy in 1970, becoming the first Latino/Native American and the only Stanford player to ever win the prestigious honor.
—Ignacio Ornelas, The Mercury News, 31 Oct. 2024
November is Native American Heritage Month, and the Milwaukee Public Museum is celebrating with a number of activities and events, starting with some opportunities to get into the museum free.
—Amy Schwabe, Journal Sentinel, 30 Oct. 2024
Andrew Caballero-Reynolds/AFP via Getty Images The history is personal for Interior Secretary Deb Haaland, the United States' first-ever Native American Cabinet secretary.
—Kathryn Watson, CBS News, 25 Oct. 2024
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“Native American.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Native%20American. Accessed 15 Nov. 2024.
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