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Native American

[nay-tiv uh-mer-i-kuhn] / ˈneɪ tɪv əˈmɛr ɪ kən /
NOUN
aboriginal American
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Democrat Peggy Flanagan of Minnesota was elected as the first female Native American senator.

From Barron's ● Nov. 4, 2026

They also feature Native American folklore passed down from tribes including the Comanche, Tonkawa and Lipan Apache, which all considered Enchanted Rock a sacred site.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 29, 2026

Different cultures use different names for the 12 or 13 full Moons across the lunar calendar, but many of the common ones we use today originate from Native American cultures.

From BBC ● Oct. 23, 2026

We take full accountability for the weight of our harmful words, and we thank Columbia’s Native American Council, as well as other members of the community, for bringing this to our attention.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 7, 2026

I instead notice a food vendor with signs that say they have traditional Native American fry bread.

From "I Can Make This Promise" by Christine Day


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