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Micmac

Micmac

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The language that a native people in eastern Canada speak
  • noun
  • /ˈmɪk.mæk/
: micmac
  • Very few young people speak Micmac fluently today.

Examples

  • The dictionary contains hundreds of words from the Micmac language.

  • The Micmac language is rich in history.

  • She is studying the Micmac to preserve the region's indigenous heritage.

  • Are you familiar with the Micmac language?

  • Many cultural traditions are passed down in the Micmac language.

  • The Micmac vocabulary reflects the unique environment of eastern Canada.

  • To revive interest in native languages, schools teach Micmac to their students.

Synonyms

Micmac language
vsMicmac
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A language spoken by the Mi'kmaq people in eastern Canada and the northeastern United States

is stated for eastern Canada and northeastern Maine rather than broad US parts

Compounds

Micmac language
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A language spoken by the Mi'kmaq people in eastern Canada and the northeastern United States

Surface Forms

Micmac singular
Micmacs plural

Etymology

The word Micmac comes from the people's own name Mi'kmaq, which is often said to mean 'my friends' or 'my relatives' in their language. So, Micmac is also used for the language they speak.