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Native American

[ney-tiv uh-mer-i-kuhn] / ˈneɪ tɪv əˈmɛr ɪ kən /
NOUN
aboriginal American
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He says a message from a Native American man who had red hair instantly aroused his curiosity.

From BBC Aug. 1, 2026

Several works involve Native American protests over land rights.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 22, 2026

The work features four vocal soloists who represent Native American, Sephardic, African American and Protestant religious traditions, along with instrumental music based on early American hymn tunes.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 2, 2026

Becket successfully defended his right, and the rights of his congregation, to use eagle feathers in Native American religious ceremonies.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 29, 2026

Besides Sumerian cuneiform, the other certain instance of independent origins of writing in human history comes from Native American societies of Mesoamerica, probably southern Mexico.

From "Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies" by Jared M. Diamond



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