Amerindian is a related term of hindian.
As nouns the difference between hindian and amerindian
is that hindian is in the context of resistance to British colonialism, a native Indian, especially a Hindustani (plural often same as singular while Amerindian is an American Indian.
hindian
English
Noun
(en noun) orĀ (-)
In the context of resistance to British colonialism, a native Indian, especially a Hindustani (plural often same as singular)
In the context of Hindu nationalism, a native Indian of whatever religion, as a person of Hindu culture
A town and district in Khuzistan, Iran, now Hendijan
An old name for the Zohreh River separating Khuzistan and Bushehr provinces, named after the town amerindian
Usage notes
* Widespread in South America. Official government use in Guyana, for example the Minister of Amerindian Affairs.'' Uncommon in North America, where ''First Nations''/''Aboriginal person'' (Canada), ''Native American'' (United States), and ''Indian are more common.
Related terms
* Amerind
* American Indian
* Indian
* Hindian (Asian Indian)
See also
* Euro-American