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injun

/ˈɪn.dʒən/

1 entry

noun

C2formalamerican/ˈɪn.dʒən/

proper noun

An offensive slang term used to refer to Native Americans.

  • 🇷🇺Оскорбительный сленговый термин, используемый для обозначения коренных американцев.
  1. Offensive term for Native Americans C1 slang american

    A highly offensive slang term referring to Indigenous peoples of the Americas, now considered derogatory and racist.

    • The term 'Injun' is considered a slur and should never be used.
    • Old Western movies sometimes used the word 'Injun', but it is now unacceptable.
    • He was criticized for using the word 'Injun' in his speech.

    🇷🇺Оскорбительный термин для коренных американцев

    Synonyms: buckhalf-breedredskinsavagesquaw