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In·di·an·ism (

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1. A word or phrase characteristic of English as spoken in India.

2. Devotion to or preference for the people and culture of India.

3. Devotion to traditional Native American culture or cultures.

Indi·an·ist n.

Indianism

the customs or traditions of Indians, especially American Indians. — Indianist, n.

See also: Behavior

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