amerind

• Termo considerado datado e potencialmente ofensivo para designar um indígena das Américas, especialmente das Américas Central e do Sul. Atualmente, prefere-se usar termos como indígena ou povos originários.

An obsolete term for a Native American or an American Indian; now considered outdated and potentially offensive.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

   Relativo aos povos indígenas das Américas

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

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2. Language FamilyC1formalamerican

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

   Família linguística

   • 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.

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• Substantivo que designa qualquer uma das línguas faladas pelos povos indígenas das Américas, ou adjetivo relativo aos índios americanos e às suas culturas ou línguas.

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.

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1. Language familyC2formalamerican

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

   Família linguística

   • 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.

   Relativo aos ameríndios

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

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