indian

noun
UK: /ˈɪndiən/
US: /ˈɪndiən/

  1. A person who comes from India.

    1. My friend is Indian and comes from Mumbai. [ ] [ ]
    2. Many Indian families have found success in foreign countries. [ ] [ ]

  2. A person who is a member of any of the indigenous peoples of North, Central, or South America, especially those of North America.

    1. The museum has many Indian artifacts on display. [ ] [ ]
    2. Several Indian tribes lived in harmony with nature for centuries. [ ] [ ]
indian adjective

  1. Relating to India, its people, or their languages or cultures.

    1. I love Indian food, it's so flavorful. [ ] [ ]
    2. She is taking an Indian history course at the university this semester. [ ] [ ]

  2. Relating to the indigenous peoples of North, Central, or South America.

    1. The archaeologist studied ancient Indian burial grounds. [ ] [ ]
    2. The Indian art exhibit featured traditional pottery and weaving techniques. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "indian" in English means: A person who comes from India., A person who is a member of any of the indigenous peoples of North, Central, or South America, especially those of North America..

The phonetic transcription of "indian" is /ˈɪndiən/ in British English and /ˈɪndiən/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Example usage of "indian": "My friend is Indian and comes from Mumbai.". More examples on the page.