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Amerindian

nounmasculine/femininetécnico/ɐmɨˈɾĩdju/medium

a·me·rín·di·o

Definition

Relating to or belonging to the indigenous peoples of the Americas (excluding Inuit and Aleut). A member of these peoples.
Amerindian languages exhibit great linguistic diversity.
Many Amerindian traditions have been preserved over the centuries.
Common collocations
Amerindian peoplesAmerindian culturesAmerindian languages

Etymology

Acrónimo de 'americano' + 'índio'.

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