English Explanatory Dictionary

First Nation

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun

A community of indigenous peoples of Canada (typically not including the Inuit or Metis), especially one officially recognized by the federal government.
A community or settlement of indigenous peoples of any country or region.
A community of indigenous (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander) peoples of Australia; a group of Indigenous Australians.

adj

Alternative form of First Nations

Pronunciation

/ˌfɜːs(t)ˈneɪʃn/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-First Nation.wav /ˌfɜɹs(t)ˈneɪʃən/ /ˌfɜːs(t)ˈnæeʃ(ə)n/

Word forms

First Nation First Nations

Etymology

From first (adjective) + nation, coined in the late 1970s in place of the word Indian which had become regarded by some as derogatory (though it is still used: see the usage note).

Derived words

First Nation band First Nations

Translations

Finnish: alkuperäiskansa

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