"Windian" meaning in English

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Adjective

Etymology: Blend of west + Indian; may also be used as a blend of white + Indian Etymology templates: {{blend|en|west|Indian}} Blend of west + Indian Head templates: {{en-adj|-}} Windian (not comparable)
  1. West Indian; of or relating to the West Indies Tags: not-comparable
    Sense id: en-Windian-en-adj-SkiBTSmW Categories (other): English blends Disambiguation of English blends: 18 6 21 26 23 6
  2. Of or relating to Windians Tags: not-comparable Synonyms: WIndian, Winjun
    Sense id: en-Windian-en-adj-J6TbsuaG Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 18 28 20 22 7 5

Noun

Forms: Windians [plural]
Etymology: Blend of west + Indian; may also be used as a blend of white + Indian Etymology templates: {{blend|en|west|Indian}} Blend of west + Indian Head templates: {{en-noun}} Windian (plural Windians)
  1. A West Indian; a person from the West Indies
    Sense id: en-Windian-en-noun-Q6TZDUoL Categories (other): English blends Disambiguation of English blends: 18 6 21 26 23 6
  2. one who claims that they have Native American or Indian heritage and therefore believes that they are eligible for affirmative action benefits
    Sense id: en-Windian-en-noun--8sIEoEP Categories (other): English blends Disambiguation of English blends: 18 6 21 26 23 6
  3. one who acts like they are Native American or Indian
    Sense id: en-Windian-en-noun-LHOkUlCA Categories (other): English blends Disambiguation of English blends: 18 6 21 26 23 6
  4. a person of mixed white and Indian descent
    Sense id: en-Windian-en-noun-4hQl2NEi

Inflected forms

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