Indian
ˈɪndiən
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Definition of Indian - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
nationalityperson from the country of India
  • She met an Indian during her travels.
2.
cultureDatedmember of the indigenous peoples of the AmericasDated
  • The museum has artifacts from Indian cultures.
aboriginal native

Adjective

1.
Indiarelated to India, its people, or culture
  • She wore a beautiful Indian saree.
2.
cultureDatedrelated to Native Americans or their cultureDated
  • The museum displayed Indian artifacts.
aboriginal indigenous Native American
3.
gamesTECH.designating chess openings with strategic controlTECH.
  • He played an Indian defense in the match.
positional strategic tactical
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Expressions with Indian

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period of warm weather in late autumn
We enjoyed an Indian summer in October.
seeds used in cooking
Indian mustard seeds add flavor to the dish.
spicy condiment with fruits or vegetables, vinegar, and spices
She added Indian relish to her sandwich for extra flavor.
UK overseas territory made up of 55 islands in the Indian Ocean
The British Indian Ocean Territory is home to many seabirds.
type of cactus with edible fruit, also known as prickly pear
The Indian fig is common in arid regions of the Americas.
small green fruit with sour taste, rich in vitamin C and antioxidants
Indian gooseberry is eaten for its sour taste and health benefits.

Origin of Indian

Sanskrit, sindhu (river)

Terms with Indian included in their meaning

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cooking
season food with Indian-style spice blend or sauce
Indian dish
mild curry with marinaded chicken in creamy sauce
cuisine
popular Indian dish with spiced meat in creamy sauce
INRabbr.
abr: Indian Rupee
money used in India for buying things
British
restaurant serving Indian, Pakistani, or Bangladeshi curries
South Indian
strong coffee made with milk and chicory in South India
Indian flatbread
type of leavened flatbread from India
food
soft round flatbread often served with Indian dishes

Examples of Indian in a sentence

  • The Indian shared his culture with us.
  • The Indian shared stories of his ancestors.
  • She studied the history of the Indian tribes.
  • They enjoyed an Indian meal at the new restaurant.
  • The Indian festival was celebrated with great enthusiasm.
  • They celebrated Indian traditions at the festival.

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  1. French:Indien, indien, ...
  2. German:Inder, indisch, ...
  3. Italian:indiano, indiana, ...
  4. Spanish:indio, hindú, ...
  5. Portuguese:indiano, da Índia, ...
  6. Chinese:印度人, 印度的, ...
  7. Japanese:インド人, インドの, ...
  8. Arabic:هِنْدي, هِنْدِيّ, ...
  9. Hebrew:הוֹדִי, אִינְדִּיאַנִי, ...
  10. Russian:индиец, индийский, ...
  11. Ukrainian:індієць, індійський, ...
  12. Hindi:भारतीय, मूल अमेरिकी, ...
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