Native American

[ney-tiv uh-mer-i-kuhn] / ˈneɪ tɪv əˈmɛr ɪ kən /

NOUN

aboriginal American

Synonyms

WEAK

American Indian Amerind Amerindian Indian

Example Sentences

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A song clip from Native American author and poet John Trudell.

From Salon • May 12, 2026

“It’s what we dreamed of,” said Polly Girvin, Hunter’s former partner and a retired lawyer focused on Native American issues.

From Los Angeles Times • May 10, 2026

Mr. Stark, the author of several books about the American frontier, smoothly alternates between Spanish and Native American perspectives as he brings to life his cast of characters along with their aspirations and conflicts.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 28, 2026

From 1754 to 1758, he served his military apprenticeship against the French and their Native American allies on the frontiers of Virginia and Pennsylvania.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 27, 2026

We've got mementos around the house that remind us it was all real—photos of our family time at Camp David, handmade pots given to me by Native American students, a book signed by Nelson Mandela.

From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama