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Indianism

[ in-dee-uh-niz-uhm ]

noun

  1. action or policy for promoting the interests of Indians, especially American Indians.
  2. a word or usage considered to be characteristic of Indians, especially American Indians.


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Other Words From

  • Indi·an·ist noun adjective

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Word History and Origins

Origin of Indianism1

First recorded in 1645–55; Indian + -ism

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