"First Nation" meaning in English

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Adjective

Head templates: {{en-adj|-|head=First Nation}} First Nation (not comparable)
  1. (usually in the plural) Of or pertaining to a First Nation or the First Nations. Tags: not-comparable, plural-normally Categories (topical): One
    Sense id: en-First_Nation-en-adj-Ur44EOeI Disambiguation of One: 54 5 18 23 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English entries with topic categories using raw markup, English terms with non-redundant non-automated sortkeys Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 53 2 19 26 Disambiguation of English entries with topic categories using raw markup: 48 3 23 27 Disambiguation of English terms with non-redundant non-automated sortkeys: 53 2 20 25

Noun

Forms: First Nations [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun|head=First Nation}} First Nation (plural First Nations)
  1. An indigenous settlement or band.
    Sense id: en-First_Nation-en-noun-6RSnABzK
  2. (Canada, usually in the plural) The indigenous peoples of Canada (not including Inuit or Metis). Tags: Canada, plural-normally
    Sense id: en-First_Nation-en-noun-SxV~c-oS Categories (other): Canadian English
  3. (Canada, less common) The indigenous peoples of any country or region. Tags: Canada, uncommon
    Sense id: en-First_Nation-en-noun-DXOiwlZg Categories (other): Canadian English

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