Amerindian

noun

Am·​er·​in·​di·​an ˌa-mə-ˈrin-dē-ən How to pronounce Amerindian (audio)
Amerind noun or adjective
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 3 Dec. 2024.

Kids Definition

Amerindian

noun
Am·​er·​in·​di·​an ˌam-ə-ˈrin-dē-ən How to pronounce Amerindian (audio)
variants also Amerind
ˈa-mə-ˌrind
Amerindian adjective
also Amerind

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