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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

The railroads brought settlers pouring into America’s interior, igniting conflict with Native American tribes.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 1, 2026

It was in these formative years that Greg became acquainted with Native American people in Santa Rosa, always feeling a mysterious pull toward them.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 24, 2026

Gray clouds darken the sky, but Leutze bathes Washington in light, depicting him as an unflinching leader of a squad of men that purposely includes a Native American and a black man.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 20, 2026

For example, missionary linguists are working on modified Roman alphabets for hundreds of New Guinea and Native American languages.

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



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