Miami
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A Native American group who once lived in northern Indiana and southern Michigan
- noun
- /maɪˈæmi/
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Miami
- Artifacts from the Miami people have been uncovered in archaeological sites across northern Indiana.
Examples
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The Miami were skilled farmers and hunters before their dispersal in the 19th century.
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She has studied the culture and language of the Miami people extensively.
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Artifacts from the Miami have been found throughout northern Indiana.
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The Miami people were known for their unique pottery.
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Many Miamis lived along the Great Lakes.
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The Miami were known for their rich oral traditions and storytelling.
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Many descendants of the Miami continue to celebrate their heritage through cultural events.
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Etymology
Miami for the people comes from their own name Myaamia, which means 'the people' or sometimes 'downstream people' in an old Algonquian language. So the tribe's name simply says who they are, which is why we still use it for this Native American group.