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amerind

/ˌæm.ərˈɪnd/

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adjective

/ˌæm.ərˈɪnd/formalamericanobsolete
  • ruУстаревший термин для обозначения коренного американца или американского индейца; в настоящее время считается устаревшим и потенциально оскорбительным.

An obsolete term for a Native American or an American Indian; now considered outdated and potentially offensive.

  1. Relating to Indigenous Peoples of the AmericasC1formalamerican

    Of or relating to the original inhabitants of the Americas and their cultures or languages.

    ruОтносящийся к коренным народам Америки

    • The museum has a large collection of Amerind artifacts.
    • She is studying Amerind linguistic structures.
    • The conference focused on Amerind cultural heritage.

    Synonymsamerican indianamerindianindigenous

  2. Language FamilyC1formalamerican

    A broad term for any of the diverse languages spoken by the Indigenous peoples of the Americas.

    ruЯзыковая семья

    • Linguists classify many languages under the Amerind family.
    • He is an expert in several Amerind languages.
    • The documentation of Amerind languages is crucial for preservation.

    Synonymsamerican indianamerindian

Forms
  • more amerind comparative form
  • most amerind superlative form

noun

/ˈæm.ə.rɪnd/C2formalamerican
  • ruСуществительное, обозначающее любой из языков, на которых говорят коренные народы Америки, или прилагательное, относящееся к американским индейцам и их культурам или языкам.

A noun referring to any of the languages spoken by the indigenous peoples of the Americas, or an adjective relating to American Indians and their cultures or languages.

proper noun

  1. Language familyC2formalamerican

    A broad grouping of languages spoken by the indigenous peoples of the Americas, excluding Eskimo-Aleut and Na-Dené.

    ruЯзыковая семья

    • Linguists classify many Native American languages under the Amerind family.
    • The Amerind language group includes numerous distinct tongues.
    • Research into Amerind languages helps understand pre-Columbian history.
  2. Relating to Indigenous AmericansC2formalamerican

    Pertaining to the original inhabitants of the Americas, their cultures, or their languages.

    ruОтносящийся к коренным американцам

    • The museum has a fine collection of Amerind artifacts.
    • Amerind traditions vary greatly across different regions.
    • She specializes in Amerind art and mythology.

    Synonymsamerican indianamerindian

Forms
  • amerinds plural form
  • amerinds' possessive plural form
  • amerind's possessive singular form