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单词 Amerindian
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Definition of Amerindian in English:

Amerindian

(also Amerind)
noun ˌaməˈrɪndɪənˌæməˈrɪndiən
  • A member of one of the indigenous peoples of the Americas (used chiefly in anthropological and linguistic contexts).

    Example sentencesExamples
    • St Lucia's customs are a blend of the African, Amerindian, East Indian and European.
    • In this political formation, the effort was to develop a multi racial alliance of Africans, Indians, Amerindians and all those who were interested in social justice.
    • We wander around the hotel looking at the huge ice sculptures: fish, bears, Amerindians, Inuits in kayaks, and even the Statue of Liberty.
    • Tribal people like the Aborigines, Amerindians and Bushmen are the heirs to all the richness and diversity of the natural world.
    • In the Amazon, native Amerindians wear face paint and traditional tunics.
adjective ˌaməˈrɪndɪənˌæməˈrɪndiən
  • Of or relating to the indigenous peoples of the Americas.

Origin

Late 19th century: blend of American and Indian.

Rhymes

Indian
 
 

Definition of Amerindian in US English:

Amerindian

(also Amerind)
nounˌaməˈrindēənˌæməˈrɪndiən
  • A member of one of the indigenous peoples of the Americas (used chiefly in anthropological and linguistic contexts).

    Example sentencesExamples
    • In this political formation, the effort was to develop a multi racial alliance of Africans, Indians, Amerindians and all those who were interested in social justice.
    • Tribal people like the Aborigines, Amerindians and Bushmen are the heirs to all the richness and diversity of the natural world.
    • St Lucia's customs are a blend of the African, Amerindian, East Indian and European.
    • In the Amazon, native Amerindians wear face paint and traditional tunics.
    • We wander around the hotel looking at the huge ice sculptures: fish, bears, Amerindians, Inuits in kayaks, and even the Statue of Liberty.
adjectiveˌaməˈrindēənˌæməˈrɪndiən
  • Of or relating to the indigenous peoples of the Americas.

Usage

See Indian

Origin

Late 19th century: blend of American and Indian.

 
 
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