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Native American
noun
: a member of any of the first groups of people living in North America or South America; especially : a member of one of these groups from the U.S.
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: a member of any of the aboriginal peoples of the western hemisphere; especially : a Native American of North America and especially the United States — compare american indian
— Native American adjective
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First Known Use of NATIVE AMERICAN
1737
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Native American
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Definition of NATIVE AMERICAN for Kids
: a member of any of the first groups of people to live in North and South America and especially in the United States
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