indian
/ˈɪndiʌn/noun, adjective3 syllables
Indian means: any of the languages spoken by Amerindians.
Synonyms for indian9
noun, as in any of the languages spoken by Amerindians
Amerind, Amerindian language, American-Indian language, American Indian, American Indian language, Indian language, Amerind language
adjective, as in of or pertaining to Native Americans or their culture or languages
Amerind, Amerindic, Native American
What does indian mean?4
noun
1
any of the languages spoken by Amerindians
2
a native or inhabitant of India
adjective
1
of or pertaining to Native Americans or their culture or languages“Native American religions”
2
of or relating to or characteristic of India or the East Indies or their peoples or languages or cultures“the Indian subcontinent”
Definitions from the Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.
Indian in a sentence
- Indian women are not allowed to work outside their houses.DJ_Saidez
- Indian classical music and dance forms are captivating and deeply rooted in tradition.Amastan
- On occasion, the Indian army closes the road to civilian traffic to accommodate convoys.Amastan
- Traditionally, Indians who drink alcohol have chosen whisky, rum and other locally-distilled spirits.Cangarejo
- At that time, Indians were not to eat rabbit meat, they said.eeyinn
- The Indian education system fosters intellectual growth and has produced many accomplished scholars.Amastan
- Taiwanese food isn't as hot as Indian food.CK
- We are going to have dinner in an Indian restaurant tonight.CM
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Forms of indian
as a noun
- plural
- indians