What is another word for anasazi?
Pronunciation: [ˌanɐsˈɑːzi] (IPA) 
Anasazi is a term that has been used to describe the ancient Native American tribes that inhabited the southwestern region of the United States. However, there are some controversies around the use of the term as it is considered derogatory by some people. Therefore, alternatives have been proposed such as Ancestral Puebloans, Ancient Ones, or Ancient People. Another term that has been used is Hisatsinom, which means "people of long ago" in the Hopi language. It is important to be respectful and mindful of the terms we use to refer to the indigenous peoples who have been living in this land for thousands of years.
