Native American

noun

: a member of any of the indigenous peoples of the western hemisphere

especially : a Native American of North America and especially the U.S. compare american indian

Native American adjective

Examples of Native American in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Diversity demos were 50% Caucasian, 27% Latino and Hispanic, 10% Black, 9% Asian American and 5% Native American/other. —Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 7 Dec. 2024

In 1902, Martha Washington became the first American woman to be depicted on a stamp; five years later, Pocahontas became the first Native American to be honored. —Marc Ramirez, USA TODAY, 3 Dec. 2024

About 95% of Algodones’ students are Native American, and the school strives to affirm their identity. —Cheyanne Mumphrey, Sharon Lurye, and Morgan Lee, The Christian Science Monitor, 3 Dec. 2024

The Native American Media Alliance (NAMA) has announced the class of fellows for the 6th Annual Native American Animation Lab. —Andrés Buenahora, Variety, 2 Dec. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1628, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

Native American

noun

: a member of any of the Indigenous peoples of the western hemisphere

especially : a Native American of North America and especially the U.S. compare american indian

Native American adjective