Standard Synonyms
Aboriginal
Autochthonous
Indigenous
Slang Synonyms
Aboriginal
Native
First nations.
Academic Synonyms
Aboriginal
Autochthonous
Indigenous
Old English Synonyms
Native American
Regional Synonyms
Industry-specific Synonyms
American Indian
Native American
Antonyms
Meaning
An Indian is a member of any of the aboriginal peoples of the Americas who identify themselves as being part of the Indian race.
Definition
The word indian can refer to:
1. A person from India.
2. A member of any of the First Nations peoples of the Americas.
3. A person of East Indian descent.
Example Sentences
1. The Indian subcontinent is a large region of southern Asia.
2. The first Indians in North America were the Navajo and Apache peoples.
3. India is the world’s largest democracy and the second most populous country.
4. The Indian Ocean is the third largest ocean in the world.
5. The native peoples of North and South America are sometimes called Indians.