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Hindian vs Amerindian - What's the difference?

hindian | amerindian | Related terms |

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

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • An American Indian.
  • 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.

    See also

    * Euro-American