释义 |
in·di·an·ism \ˈindēəˌnizəm, -dyəˌn-\ noun (-s) Usage: usually capitalized 1. : the qualities or culture distinctive or felt to be distinctive of Indians, especially of American Indians 2. a. : action or policy directed toward furthering the interests and culture of Indians, especially of American Indians b. : specialized interest in or emulation or glorification of the arts and crafts and other achievements of Indians, especially of American Indians 3. : a word or phrase distinctive or felt to be distinctive of the speech of Indians, especially of American Indians |