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In⋅di⋅an⋅ism

  [in-dee-uh-niz-uhm]
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–noun
1. action or policy for promoting the interests of Indians, esp. American Indians.
2. a word or usage considered to be characteristic of Indians, esp. American Indians.
Origin:
1645–55; Indian + -ism

Related forms:
In⋅di⋅an⋅ist, noun, adjective
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In·di·an·ism   (ĭn'dē-ə-nĭz'əm)   
n.  

  1. A word or phrase characteristic of English as spoken in India.

  2. Devotion to or preference for the people and culture of India.

  3. Devotion to traditional Native American culture or cultures.

In'di·an·ist n.
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