What is Amerindian?
1.
The indigenous peoples of the Americas.
I have Cherokee blood, which makes me an Amerindian.
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2.
The most progressive development in the name-game of what to call the indigenous folks of what is now America. Also, the corniest sounding name and consequently the most annoying P.C. move yet.
"Did you see the new Indian Casino they built off I-7 yet?"
"It's not an Indian Casino you fool, it's a Native American Casino."
"You're both fools, it's an Amerindian Casino! DUH!"
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