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indio

indio

9.6
Relating to the native peoples of the Americas, their cultures, and languages
  • adjective
  • /ˈɪn.di.oʊ/
  • US
translation icon : indígena
  • Many indio languages are still spoken in remote regions of South America.

Examples

  • The festival celebrated indio traditions with music, dance, and traditional foods.

  • The artist was inspired by indio patterns and symbols in her latest collection.

  • The indio community has a rich cultural heritage.

  • Many indio traditions are still practiced today.

  • The festival celebrated indio traditions with music, dance, and traditional foods.

  • Many indio languages are still spoken in remote regions of South America.

  • The artist was inspired by indio patterns and symbols in her latest collection.

Synonyms

Indian
vsindio
  • US
∞ 4.8

Relating to the native peoples of the Americas and their cultures

is broader applying to indigenous groups across the whole Americas
Native American
vsindio
8 3.3

Relating to the original peoples of North or South America and their culture

is identical in meaning but uses a different conventional name
Amerindic
vsindio
9.9

Relating to Native American people, their languages and cultures

is a broader descriptive phrase rather than a specialized label

Surface Forms

indio positive

Etymology

Indio comes from Spanish and from the place name India, because early European explorers called the Americas the 'Indies' when they first arrived. So indio is used to describe the native peoples of the Americas, their cultures, and their languages.