indio
Indio (noun) means a term, now often considered dated or sensitive, historically used for an indigenous person in Latin America or the Philippines. Example: “Older Spanish colonial records use the term "indio" to describe indigenous inhabitants.”
How to use indio
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishAn older term for an indigenous person in parts of Latin America or the Philippines, now often avoided in favor of more specific or respectful terms.
Word forms
indios plural
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Older Spanish colonial records use the term "_____" to describe indigenous inhabitants.
Etymology
From Spanish indio, "Indian," from the same historical confusion that gave rise to English "Indian" for the Americas.
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What does “indio” mean?
The word “indio” means a term, now often considered dated or sensitive, historically used for an indigenous person in Latin America or the Philippines. In plain terms, an older term for an indigenous person in parts of Latin America or the Philippines, now often avoided in favor of more specific or respectful terms.
How do you use “indio” in a sentence?
Here is “indio” used in a sentence: “Older Spanish colonial records use the term "indio" to describe indigenous inhabitants.”
What part of speech is “indio”?
“Indio” is a noun.
Where does the word “indio” come from?
The word “indio” comes from Spanish. From Spanish indio, "Indian," from the same historical confusion that gave rise to English "Indian" for the Americas.
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