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Indianism
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In·di·an·ism  (nd--nzm)
n.
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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The co-editors, Indianist Francine Frankel and China specialist Harry Harding, each contribute a chapter.
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But aside from an occasional anthropologist, there are few among the fraternity of Indianists who have spent any serious time among the destitute.
 
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