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indio

Indian

noun adjective EEN-dyoh Less Common
People & Society Nationality

Usage Note

Indio refers to a native indigenous person of the Americas or to a person from India, depending on context. In many Latin American countries it carries a derogatory connotation when applied to indigenous people, and indígena is the preferred neutral term. As an adjective it means 'Indian' (from India) or 'indigenous.' The feminine form is india.

Examples

"La cultura india es muy diversa."

Natural Translation

Indian culture is very diverse.

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