amerind

noun

Pronunciation: ˈæmərɪnd

Definition

A member of the indigenous peoples of North, Central, and South America, or a language spoken by these groups.

Examples

• The study examined the genetic diversity among various Amerind populations.

• Early linguists attempted to classify many native languages under the broad Amerind category.

• Cultural artifacts found at the site provide insight into the daily lives of ancient Amerind communities.

Synonyms of amerind

Words with a similar meaning to amerind:

• native
• indigenous
• first nations
• aboriginal

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