"Indigenous Peoples' Day" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: First Observed in 1990, by George W. Bush. Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} Indigenous Peoples' Day (uncountable)
  1. (US, holiday, neologism) The second Monday in October, a holiday in the United States that honors the Indigenous peoples of the Americas and celebrates their history and culture: In many states and other localities, the holiday is variously observed in place of Columbus Day or along with it. Tags: US, neologism, uncountable Synonyms: Native American Day
    Sense id: en-Indigenous_Peoples'_Day-en-noun-QGvkJNPb Categories (other): American English, English entries with incorrect language header, English neologisms, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries
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