Americanoid
English edit
Etymology edit
Adjective edit
Americanoid (comparative more Americanoid, superlative most Americanoid)
- (anthropology) Characteristic of or resembling Native American peoples.
- (anthropology, dated) Of or related to the race to which Native Americans belong, according to theories that divide humanity into races.
Noun edit
Americanoid (plural Americanoids)
- (dated, anthropology, now possibly offensive) A Native American.
Usage notes edit
- Caution is advised in using this term, due to its association with obsolete racial classifications and racist ideologies.