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Tungus

Tungus

1 9.9
A person from a nomadic group in eastern Siberia who speaks a Tungusic language
  • noun
  • /ˈtʌŋɡəs/
: tungús
  • The Tungus have traditionally lived by hunting and reindeer herding in Siberia.

Examples

  • Many Tungus communities still maintain their unique cultural practices today.

  • A Tungus shaman performed rituals believed to heal the sick.

  • The Tungus people have a rich cultural heritage.

  • Many Tunguses still follow traditional nomadic lifestyles.

  • A Tungus shaman performed rituals believed to heal the sick.

  • The Tungus have traditionally lived by hunting and reindeer herding in Siberia.

  • Many Tungus communities still maintain their unique cultural practices today.

Synonyms

Evenk
vsTungus
1 9.9

A person from a nomadic people in eastern Siberia who herd reindeer

is more specifically tied to eastern Siberia rather than broadly spread
Tungusic
vsTungus
9.9

A person from Siberia or northeastern China who speaks a language like Manchu

is specific to eastern Siberia rather than also including northeastern China

Compounds

Tungus language
9.9

A language spoken by the Evenki people in eastern Siberia

Surface Forms

Tungus singular
Tunguses plural

Etymology

Tungus was the Russian name for a group now usually called Evenki, so a Tungus is a member of that Siberian people; think of hunters and reindeer herders in eastern Siberia to remember who they are.