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First Nations

/ˌfɜːs(t)ˈneɪʃnz/ · adj

Meaning

  1. plural of First Nation
  2. Of or pertaining to the indigenous peoples of any country or region.
  3. Of or pertaining to a First Nation or First Nations collectively.
  4. Of or pertaining to the indigenous (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander) peoples of Australia; Indigenous Australian.
  5. Of or pertaining to the indigenous peoples of Canada (typically not including the Inuit or Metis); Indian.

Etymology / origin

From an attributive use of the noun First Nations.

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