# First Nation

> English word · Noun · IPA /ˌfɜːs(t)ˈneɪʃn/

## Definitions
1. A community of indigenous peoples of Canada (typically not including the Inuit or Metis), especially one officially recognized by the federal government.
2. A community or settlement of indigenous peoples of any country or region.
3. A community or settlement of indigenous peoples of any country or region.

## Etymology
From first (adjective) + nation, coined in the late 1970s in place of the word Indian which had become regarded by some as derogatory (though it is still used: see the usage note).

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/first-nation