Algonkian

proper noun

Meaning

A member of a group of North American indigenous peoples or a language family spoken by these groups, often spelled Algonquin or Algonquian.

Examples

Many Algonkian tribes historically inhabited the northeastern regions of North America.
Linguists study the complex grammatical structures found within the Algonkian language family.

Synonyms: Algonquian, Algonquin

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Algonkian

proper noun

Pronunciation: /ælˈɡɒŋkiən/

Definition

A member of a group of North American indigenous peoples or a language family spoken by these groups, often spelled Algonquin or Algonquian.

Examples

Many Algonkian tribes historically inhabited the northeastern regions of North America.
Linguists study the complex grammatical structures found within the Algonkian language family.

Synonyms of Algonkian

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