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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But her proclamation about being part Cherokee immediately stirred controversy, as people online questioned how an actress with blond hair and blue eyes could be part Native American, according to a 2017 Yahoo Life report.
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Martha Ross, The Mercury News, 4 Mar. 2025
Pocahontas was the first Native American to be honored with a postage stamp (1907).
—Phaedra Trethan, USA TODAY, 27 Feb. 2025
At last year’s Academy Awards, Lily Gladstone became the first Native American to be nominated for Best Actress.
—Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 27 Feb. 2025
Activities are usually related to Native American inspired art, crafts and games.
—Julie Gallant, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Feb. 2025
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Martha Ross, The Mercury News, 4 Mar. 2025
Pocahontas was the first Native American to be honored with a postage stamp (1907).
—Phaedra Trethan, USA TODAY, 27 Feb. 2025
At last year’s Academy Awards, Lily Gladstone became the first Native American to be nominated for Best Actress.
—Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 27 Feb. 2025
Activities are usually related to Native American inspired art, crafts and games.
—Julie Gallant, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Feb. 2025
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“Native American.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Native%20American. Accessed 23 May. 2025.
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