### Question
How is the term Indian defined?


### Answer
The term **Indian** is defined in *12 U.S.C. § 1715z* as the following:

> person recognized as being Indian or Alaska Native by an Indian tribe, the Federal Government, or any State

#### Citation:
  - *12 U.S.C. § 1715z*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 13-NATIONAL HOUSING > SUBCHAPTER II-MORTGAGE INSURANCE**

