Native Americans

1. The descendants of the original inhabitants of North America and South America before the arrival of white settlers from Europe, also called Indians or American Indians. The term Native American is sometimes preferred over Indian because the latter is a misnomer that originated with Columbus, who mistook the inhabitants of America for the people of India. Both terms, however, are accepted.

In recent years, Native American activism has taken the form of calls for the protection of their tribal or ancestral shrines and artifacts.

Example Sentences

The team won three Super Bowls while known by a name which is considered offensive to Native Americans and was dropped in 2020.

From BBC

A glance at U.S. history reveals major atrocities: The displacement and murder of Native Americans, slavery and all too many imperial misadventures abroad.

From Salon

The Army was ramping up to defeat Native Americans once and for all.

From Los Angeles Times

He demanded that the Washington Commanders change their name back to a racial slur for Native Americans.

From Salon

Black residents may have faced the most vicious racism, but Asian Americans, Native Americans and Latinos certainly did not escape it.

From Los Angeles Times