noun
injun
IHN-juhn
noun
1
An old-fashioned and now offensive term for a Native American.
"The old western movie used the outdated and offensive term "injun" throughout."
How to Use Injun
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA dated, disrespectful word for a Native American — best avoided in modern usage.
When to use it
Considered offensive and outdated; not used in respectful or modern contexts.
Word Forms
injuns plural
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Etymology
A dialect spelling of "Indian," first recorded in the early 1800s.