I. adjective
Usage: usually capitalized N&A
Etymology: native (I)
: of, relating to, or characterized by Native Americanism
in 1835 a Native American party was formed — D.D.McKean
II. noun
Usage: usually capitalized N&A
: a member of a minor American political group having a brief existence in the early 19th century before evolving into the Know-Nothing party
the Native Americans … were pledged not to vote for any foreigner for office — C.H.Haswell
III. adjective
Usage: usually capitalized N&A
1. : of or relating to Native Americans
2. : of American Indian descent
IV. noun
Usage: usually capitalized N & capitalized A
: american indian