In|di|an

In|di|an «IHN dee uhn», noun, adjective.

–n.

1. one of the people living in America before the Europeans came; an American Indian: »

When Columbus met the Indians from the West Indies, the Vikings had already seen the Indians from Newfoundland.

2. any one of the languages of the American Indians.

3. a person born or living in India or the East Indies: »

The Indians had already had a great civilization before the British conquered India.

4. a European, especially an Englishman, who lives or has lived in India or the East Indies: »

He appeared at Bath and at Cheltenham, where…there are many old Indians (Thackeray).

5. the constellation Indus.

–adj.

1. of or having to do with American Indians: »

an Indian camp, Indian blankets, an Indian language.

2. made of Indian corn or maize: »

Indian pudding.

3. of or having to do with India or the East Indies: »

Indian elephants, Indian temples.