indio

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Term: Indio

Description:

Indio is a term with various meanings and usages. It can refer to a person, a language, and have cultural and historical connotations. Explore the different senses of indio below.

Senses:

Sense 1: Noun (Person)

Definition: A member of the indigenous population of the Americas, particularly used to describe the native people of Mexico and Central America.

Sample Sentence: The indio wore traditional garments and participated in the sacred ceremony.

Sense 2: Adjective (Local)

Definition: Pertaining to or characteristic of a particular region or locality.

Sample Sentence: The restaurant's menu featured indio flavors, showcasing local ingredients and traditional recipes.

Sense 3: Noun (Language)

Definition: An extinct language belonging to the Native American group Chibchan, formerly spoken in Nicaragua and Honduras.

Sample Sentence: Only a few experts can still understand and speak the indio language fluently.