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the indies

/ðə ˈɪndiz/

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/ðə ˈɪndiz/C1formalart
  • ruИсторический термин, первоначально относившийся к Ост-Индии (Юго-Восточная Азия) и Вест-Индии (Карибские острова), часто используемый для обозначения земель, открытых европейскими исследователями в эпоху Великих географических открытий. В современном употреблении может относиться к независимым звукозаписывающим лейблам или артистам (сокращение от 'independent').

A historical term originally referring to the East Indies (Southeast Asia) and West Indies (Caribbean islands), often used collectively to describe the lands discovered by European explorers during the Age of Discovery. In modern usage, it may refer to independent record labels or artists (short for 'independent').

  1. Historical term for islandsB2formal

    A historical term used to refer to the islands of Southeast Asia, especially the East Indies (Indonesia, Philippines, etc.) or the West Indies (Caribbean islands).

    ruИндии (историческое название)

    • Columbus originally set sail for the Indies.
    • The spice trade was centered in the East Indies.
    • Many European powers colonized the West Indies.
  2. Independent music or film sceneB1informal

    A modern informal term referring to the independent music or film industry, often called 'indies' as a short form.

    ruНезависимая сцена

    • She loves listening to indie bands from the indies scene.
    • The film festival showcases the best of the indies.
    • He started his own label to support the indies.