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Native American

[nay-tiv uh-mer-i-kuhn] / ˈneɪ tɪv əˈmɛr ɪ kən /
NOUN
aboriginal American
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Different cultures use different names for the 12 or 13 full Moons across the lunar calendar, but many of the common ones we use today originate from Native American cultures.

From BBC ● Oct. 23, 2026

We take full accountability for the weight of our harmful words, and we thank Columbia’s Native American Council, as well as other members of the community, for bringing this to our attention.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 7, 2026

The event kicked off with multicultural music by Native American, Korean and West African drum ensembles.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 27, 2026

Legendary Dallas Cowboys running back Emmitt Smith is among the co-defendants in a lawsuit by a Native American investment firm that claims it was scammed out of $2.5 million.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 3, 2026

The Hyperborean was cradling a Native American totem pole wrapped in furs, humming to it like a baby.

From "The Son of Neptune" by Rick Riordan


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