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Expresses that a person described as "Indian" is from the country of India, as opposed to being of Native American (American Indian) background.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Qualifier: insult
Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
History
From the stereotypes that people from India wear the Hindu bindi (dot) on their forehead, while Native Americans wear feathered headpieces.
