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Algonquin

Algonquin

9.3
A person from a Native group in eastern Canada who traditionally lives in cold forest lands
  • noun
  • /ælˈɡɒŋkwɪn/
translation icon : algonquino
  • The Algonquin were adept at surviving harsh subarctic winters using traditional knowledge and skills.

Examples

  • Many Algonquin traditions have been preserved and are celebrated today in eastern Canada.

  • He is studying the history and culture of the Algonquin people for his anthropology course.

  • The Algonquin people have a rich cultural heritage.

  • Many Algonquins still practice traditional crafts.

  • He is studying the history and culture of the Algonquin people for his anthropology course.

  • Many Algonquin traditions have been preserved and are celebrated today in eastern Canada.

  • The Algonquin were adept at surviving harsh subarctic winters using traditional knowledge and skills.

Synonyms

Algonquian
vsAlgonquin
9.9

A person from a Native American group in northeastern North America who speaks a related language

is limited to people living in subarctic areas of eastern Canada
Algonkian
vsAlgonquin
9.9

A person from a native group that lived along the Ottawa River in Canada

is used for groups in broader subarctic eastern Canada rather than a single river valley

Surface Forms

Algonquin singular
Algonquins plural

Etymology

Algonquin came into English from French and before that from an eastern Native word that likely meant 'they are our allies'. So Algonquin is the name used for a person of that Indigenous people in parts of eastern Canada.