Amerind
At a glance:
- Series: American Indians Ready Reference
- Categories: Social Science
- Subcategories: Native Americans, American Indians
- Curriculum: American History 1951-present, American Indian History
- Geographical Location: West Indies, North America, South America
- Date: 1970's-present
Article abstract: The term “Amerind” is a neologism combining the words “American” and “Indian.” It came into common usage during the 1970's. A result of tribal activism meant to counter racism toward native peoples, this term was chosen as an alternative to “American Indian” and “Native American.”
The people to whom this term refers include members of any of the aboriginal peoples of North America, Central America, South America, and the West Indies. Europeans and European Americans have continually sought to lump all the original...
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