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Algonkian

Algonkian

9.9
A person from a native group that lived along the Ottawa River in Canada
  • noun
  • /ælˈgɒŋkiən/
translation icon : algonquino
  • The Algonkian traditionally inhabited areas along the Ottawa River.

Examples

  • The Algonkian people have a rich cultural heritage.

  • Many Algonkians still practice traditional crafts today.

  • Many Algonkian today live in both Canada and the United States.

  • She studied the languages spoken by the Algonkian during her research.

  • The Algonkian traditionally inhabited areas along the Ottawa River.

  • Many Algonkian today live in both Canada and the United States.

  • The Algonkian people have a rich cultural heritage.

Synonyms

Algonkin
vsAlgonkian
9.9

A person from a Native people who live along the Ottawa River in Ontario and Quebec

emphasizes original habitation in that region rather than current residence

Compounds

Algonkian language
9.9

A Native American language spoken by people in parts of North America

Surface Forms

Algonkian singular
Algonkians plural

Etymology

Algonkian comes from the name Algonquian, the name for several Native peoples in the Ottawa River area and eastern North America, and some common English words such as 'moose' and 'papoose' come from their languages. So, Algonkian can mean a member of those peoples.