-ist. a noun suffix denoting an agent, or doer, one who practices, a believer in; as, theorist, one who theorizes; socialist, one who holds to socialism; sensualist, one given to sensuality
First Nations. First Nation is a term used to describe Aboriginal peoples of Canada who are ethnically neither M tis nor Inuit. This term came into common usage in the 1970s and 80s and generally replaced the term Indian, although unlike Indian, the term First Nation does not have a legal definition.irst Nation is a term used to describe Aboriginal peoples of Canada who are ethnically neither M tis nor Inuit. This term came into common usage in the 1970s and 80s and generally replaced the term Indian, although unlike Indian, the term First Nation does not have a legal definition.
pertaining to or reserved for those who enjoy personal liberty: They were thankful to be living on free soil. 3. existing under, characterized by, or possessing civil and political liberties that are, as a rule, constitutionally guaranteed by representative government: the free nations of the world. 4. enjoying political autonomy, as a people or country not under foreign rule; independent.