Indian ( noun , adjective )

(As a noun)

Indian ( noun )

1. A native or national of India, or a person of Indian descent.
2. A member of any of the indigenous peoples of America, or of any of the peoples descended from these, esp. before the arrival of Europeans.

Origin:

Early 16th century: from french indien or latin indianus, from indus "indian" (from greek indos), the name of a river in asia.

Examples:

1. She is an Indian citizen.
2. He is of Indian descent.
3. The Indian culture is rich in tradition.
4. The Indian cuisine is very diverse.
5. The Indian population is growing rapidly.

(As an adjective)

Indian ( adjective )

1. A native or national of India, or a person of Indian descent.
2. A member of any of the indigenous peoples of America, or of any of the peoples descended from these, esp. before the arrival of Europeans.

Origin:

Early 16th century: from french indien or latin indianus, from indus "indian" (from greek indos), the name of a river in asia.

Examples:

1. She is an Indian citizen.
2. He is of Indian descent.
3. The Indian culture is rich in tradition.
4. The Indian cuisine is very diverse.
5. The Indian population is growing rapidly.