Definition: The English word "Amerindian" comes from the Wolof language, spoken in Senegal and Mauritania, which itself originates from the ancient Alemannic language and has been influenced by Norse and Celtic words. The term originally meant "a person from a certain part of Europe who had colonized Africa." It is also associated with other languages such as the Germanic (Dutch and French), Swedish (Saxons) and Slavic. Here are some detailed definitions for "Amerindian": 1.

Origin

: - The term "Amerindian" comes from Wolof, which has its roots in the ancient Alemannic language spoken in southern Germany and eastern France. It is believed to have originated in the 7th century AD. 2.

Definition as a People or Race (in Senegalese):

- The "Amerindian" group refers to people from the African continent who are descended from immigrants from Europe, notably those that migrated to Africa during the colonial period. 3.

Definition in Germanic (Dutch and French)

: - In Germanic languages, the term is used for a person or race of people from various parts of Europe. It often refers to members of the Viking group, who are said to have migrated from northern Germany to southern France during the Middle Ages. 4.

Definition as an Historical Population (in Swedish):

- The "Amerindian" in Swedish is used to refer to a historical population that settled on the coast of Norway and Sweden before the arrival of the first white settlers. 5.

Definition as an Ancient People or Race:

- In ancient Norse mythology, the Amerindians were known for their great strength and ability to hunt, making them feared by neighboring tribes and even some kings of Norway. 6.

Definition in Slavic (Saxons and Saxon):

- The term "Amerindian" is also used to describe an Old High German people who were later assimilated into the Norse and Anglo-Saxon kingdoms, settling along the coast of northern Europe as the Vikings expanded their control over the region. 7.

Definition in Danish (Saxons)

: - In Danish, the term "Amerindian" is used to refer to an ethnic group that has lived along the coast of Norway and Sweden for many centuries, before becoming more integrated into Scandinavian society after the fall of the Viking Age. 8.

Definition in Finnish (Saxons):

- In Finnish, the term "Amerindian" is often used to refer to a people or race who settled on the coast of Finland, which had been part of Sweden since the 10th century. These definitions reflect the historical and cultural influences that have shaped the Amerindian identity over time.

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Definition: The Hebrew term "Ammerim" is not a standard term in English or any other known language that has historically been used for these peoples, as it seems to have lost its meaning over time due to various factors such as borrowing from Germanic languages and evolving into a variety of different names. However, in the context of this question, I believe you might be referring to "American Indians," which is generally understood as the descendants of the indigenous peoples that lived in the territories once occupied by European colonizers in North America. The term originally referred to the Native Americans who inhabited the American continent during the colonial period and later to those people who migrated to the United States after their removal from Europe. Here are some key definitions: 1.

American Indians

- This term is used for individuals of the Native American origin, not just the descendants or descendants of those native peoples who lived in North America before the arrival of European colonizers during the colonial period. 2.

Indians

- These terms are used for a broader group of people that include all indigenous peoples, regardless of their race, language, religion, or culture. They cover both modern Native American tribes and some groups that were historically considered "Native." 3.

American Indians

is commonly used as a term with different meanings depending on the context - it can refer to individuals who live in the United States (like all Americans), people of indigenous origin, or those of European descent. 4.

Indians

is more often used in English and refers to the American tribes that have been historically inhabited by Native Americans. In summary: The term "American Indians" generally refers to descendants of Native Americans who migrated to North America before European colonizers arrived, whereas "Indians" encompasses a broader group of people living in the United States or those of indigenous origin.

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