indian
word
/ˈɪndiən/
IN-dee-uhn
/ˈɪndiən/
IN-dee-uhn
Definition
'Indian' can refer to someone or something from India, or to a member of the Indigenous peoples of the Americas. The meaning depends on the context.
Usage & Nuances
Today, 'Indian' for Indigenous peoples of the Americas is considered outdated or insensitive in many contexts; use 'Native American' or 'Indigenous'. 'Indian' referring to India is common and neutral. Always clarify context to avoid confusion.
Spanish: indio - indio (de la India)Portuguese (BR): indiano - indígena (da Índia) - índio (nativo americano)Portuguese (PT): indiano - indígena (da Índia) - índio (nativo americano)Chinese (Simplified): 印度的 - 印第安人Chinese (Traditional): 印度的 - 印第安人Hindi: भारतीयArabic: هنديBengali: ভারতীয় - ভারতীয় (মার্কিন আদিবাসী)Russian: индийский - индиец - индеец (коренной житель Америки)Japanese: インドの - インディアン（アメリカ先住民）Vietnamese: Ấn Độ - thổ dân da đỏ (người bản địa châu Mỹ)Korean: 인도인 - 인디언(아메리카 원주민)Turkish: Hint - Kızılderili (Amerikan yerli halkı)Urdu: بھارتی - انڈین (امریکی مقامی باشندہ)Indonesian: India - Indian (penduduk asli Amerika)
Example Sentences
He is an Indian student from Mumbai.
basic
This is Indian food. It is spicy.
basic
Some museums show Indian artifacts from North America.
basic
My best friend is Indian, and she taught me how to make chai.
natural
He loves watching Indian films because of the music and dancing.
natural
The chef grew up in an Indian family that passed down secret recipes.
natural