Americanoid
English
editEtymology
editAdjective
editAmericanoid (comparativemoreAmericanoid,superlativemostAmericanoid)
- (anthropology) Characteristic of or resemblingNative American peoples.
- (anthropology,dated) Of or related to the race to whichNative Americans belong, according to theories that dividehumanity into races.
Noun
editAmericanoid (pluralAmericanoids)
- (dated,anthropology, now possibly offensive) ANative American.
Usage notes
edit- Caution is advised in using this term, due to its association with obsolete racial classifications and racistideologies.