American Indian
noun
1.
Indian
(def 1).
2.
Amerind
(def 2).
Abbreviation:
AmerInd.
Origin
1725-35
Usage note
See
Indian.
British Dictionary definitions for
American Indian
American Indian
noun
1.
Also called
Native American.
a member of any of the indigenous peoples of North, Central, or South America, esp those of North America
adjective
2.
Also
Amerindian.
of or relating to any of these peoples, their languages, or their cultures
Usage note
This term is still acceptable and is widely used by American Indians themselves. The most accepted phrase in general use nowadays is
Native American