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Menominee

Menominee

9.9
A person from a Native American tribe in central Wisconsin
  • noun
  • /ˌmɛnəˈmiː/
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  • Many members of the Menominee tribe live on a reservation in central Wisconsin.

Examples

  • The Menominee people have a rich cultural heritage.

  • The Menominee have maintained their traditions despite centuries of change.

  • A Menominee elder shared stories about the tribe's history at the community center.

  • Many Menominees participate in traditional ceremonies.

  • The Menominee people have a rich culture that includes storytelling and traditional crafts.

  • Many Menominee members actively participate in preserving their heritage through community events.

  • The Menominee reservation in Wisconsin is known for its beautiful landscapes and natural resources.

Synonyms

Menomini
vsMenominee
9.9

A person who belongs to a Native American people from central Wisconsin

focuses on members living mainly on a reservation rather than recognition status

Compounds

Menominee language
9.9

A Native American language spoken by the Menominee people in Wisconsin, USA

Menominee whitefish
  • Specialized
8.7

A fish with a bronze back that lives in cold northern lakes in North America and Siberia

Surface Forms

Menominee singular
Menominees plural

Etymology

Menominee comes from an Algonquian word manoomin meaning 'wild rice'. It was used for the people who lived where wild rice grew, so a Menominee is a member of the 'wild rice people'.