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Micmac

Micmac

1 9.9
A person who belongs to a native people of eastern Canada
  • noun
  • /ˈmɪk.mæk/
: micmac
  • The Micmac people have a rich cultural heritage that dates back thousands of years.

Examples

  • As a member of the Micmac nation, she actively participates in community events and cultural preservation.

  • Many Micmac attend annual powwows to celebrate their traditions and history.

  • Micmacs, huh?

    The Indian in the Cupboard (1995)

Synonyms

Mikmaq
vsMicmac
9.9

A Native people who live in eastern Canada and nearby parts of the United States

is limited to those native only to the Maritime Provinces

Compounds

Micmac language
1 9.9

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 names a member of that native people.