algonquian

adjective

Meaning

Relating to a major group of Indigenous North American languages and the peoples who speak them.

Examples

Many Algonquian tribes traditionally lived in the northeastern woodlands of North America.
The study of Algonquian linguistics reveals complex grammatical structures unique to these languages.

Synonyms: Indigenous, native, aboriginal, first nations

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algonquian

adjective

Pronunciation: ælˈɡɒŋkiən

Definition

Relating to a major group of Indigenous North American languages and the peoples who speak them.

Examples

Many Algonquian tribes traditionally lived in the northeastern woodlands of North America.
The study of Algonquian linguistics reveals complex grammatical structures unique to these languages.
Historians often examine the cultural practices shared among various Algonquian-speaking nations.

Synonyms of algonquian

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