squaw
/skwɔ/
noun
- A word for a Native American woman, now considered offensive and disrespectful.
- Historically, 'squaw' was used by European settlers, but it is now seen as a racial slur.
- Many people today recognize that 'squaw' is a hurtful term and no longer use it.
- The old map used the word 'squaw' to label a creek, but the name has since been changed.