indians
word · lemma: indian
Definition
"Indians" can mean people from the country of India, or, especially in older English, the Indigenous peoples of the Americas. The meaning depends on context.
Usage & Nuances
Use "Indians" to refer to people from India in modern contexts. For Indigenous peoples of the Americas, "Native Americans" (US) or "Indigenous peoples" is preferred; "Indians" for this sense is older and can be seen as outdated or insensitive.
Example Sentences
Many Indians speak Hindi as their first language.
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The museum has a section about Native Indians.
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Indians celebrate Diwali with lights and fireworks.
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There are millions of Indians living abroad these days.
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The Cleveland baseball team was once called the Indians.
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Some people use 'Native Americans' instead of 'American Indians' to be more respectful.
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