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Definition of redman

redman

/ˈrɛdˌmæn/
red · man
Plural:redmen
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• noun

1

A Native American or Indigenous person of the Americas (now dated and offensive).

Example

"Nineteenth-century frontier narratives frequently used the dated term "redman" when depicting Indigenous peoples of North America."

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Word Nuance & Usage

Now regarded as dated and offensive; modern standard usage prefers terms such as Native American, Indigenous person, or the name of a specific tribe or nation.

• Rhymes for redman

• Nearby Words

redlight
redline
redlining
redman
redneck
rednecked
redness

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Redman. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/redman
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