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glyn · 10-22-2007, 18:31 PM

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Or by "American Indian", are you referring to "Native Americans"?

Yes, meaning the people who were there before Columbus. I committed a gaffe in Canada (1977) when I said 'Eskimo' when meaning the tribespeople of the far north. It was quickly pointed out to me that the preferred term is 'Inuit'. It was the first time I had heard that word.

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glyn *Military Professional* Join Date: 09-15-06 Location: Penzance, Cornwall UK Posts: 6,886	[quote=Tronic;418893] Or by "American Indian", are you referring to "Native Americans"? Yes, meaning the people who were there before Columbus. I committed a gaffe in Canada (1977) when I said 'Eskimo' when meaning the tribespeople of the far north. It was quickly pointed out to me that the preferred term is 'Inuit'. It was the first time I had heard that word. __________________ Semper in excretum. Solum profunda variat.