Windian

English

Alternative forms

• WIndian
• Winjun

Etymology

Blend of west +‎ Indian; may also be used as a blend of white + Indian

Noun

Windian (plural Windians)

1. A West Indian; a person from the West Indies
   • 1993: P. Armorer, rec.sport.cricket, <1993Apr30.161747.9580@jarvis.csri.toronto.edu>

     Every knowledgeable cricketing WIndian knows to expect the best and the worst from WI at any time and place."

2. one who claims that they have Native American or Indian heritage and therefore believes that they are eligible for affirmative action benefits
3. one who acts like they are Native American or Indian
4. a person of mixed white and Indian descent

Adjective

Windian (not comparable)

1. West Indian; of or relating to the West Indies
   • 2002: "That spirit is not unique to the West Indies, I'm sure, but the Windian expression of it is, as we see with all the characters at Windian grounds out to have a party and enjoy a good "lime". And the Windian character off the field has its reflection on the field as well, which is why Dravid was safe on that occasion, and the appeal was stifled, even though technically he could have been out." — Sidney Thomas, rec.sport.cricket, <3CD819BC.636A6235@verizon.net>
2. Of or relating to Windians