Meaning of Native American in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Noun
    1. Definitions
  3. Qualitative Adjective
    1. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

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  1. Noun

    Native American

    Definitions

    1. any member of the peoples living in North or South America before the Europeans arrived

  2. Qualitative Adjective

    native American

    Definitions

    1. of or pertaining to American Indians or their culture or languages

    Examples

    • « Native American religions »
    • « Indian arrowheads »

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