English Explanatory Dictionary

Indigenous Peoples' Day

English dictionary entry

Meanings

name
  1. The second Monday in October, a holiday 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.

Word forms

Indigenous Peoples' Day

Etymology

First Observed in 1990, by George W. Bush.

Synonyms

Native American Day
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