injun

Meanings

1. 1
   noun

   offensive and dated: an alteration of Indian formerly used for a Native American

   The editor's note explains that 'Injun' is an offensive historical term and is not neutral modern usage.

An alteration of Indian that represents a colloquial pronunciation, attested in American English by the early nineteenth century. The term is now recognized as offensive and should appear only in historical discussion or quotation.

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