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'American Indian' can refer to:

★ Any of the indigenous peoples of the Americas, except usually Eskimos;

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★ Classification of indigenous peoples of the Americas

★ The quarterly publication of the National Museum of the American Indian
In the United States, but not in other English-speaking countries, the term is sometimes understood to refer specifically to Native Americans in the United States. Also, note that "American Indians" is almost never used to refer to persons with ancestry in India. Americans with ancestry in India are referred to as Indian Americans.