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Mikmaq

Mikmaq

9.9
A Native people who live in eastern Canada and nearby parts of the United States
  • noun
  • /ˈmɪk.mɑː/
: Mikmaq
  • In fact, the word caribou comes from the Mikmaq word qalipu—snow shoveller.

Examples

  • The Mikmaq community celebrated their annual festival to honor their ancestors.

  • During our trip to Canada, we learned about the history of the Mikmaq people.

  • The Mikmaq have a rich cultural heritage that includes unique traditions and languages.

Synonyms

Micmac
vsMikmaq
1 9.9

A person who belongs to a native people of eastern Canada

includes those people and also communities in parts of the northeastern United States

Surface Forms

Mikmaq singular
Mikmaqs plural

Etymology

Mikmaq comes from the people's own language. The original form Mi'kmaw means 'my friends' or 'my people', so Mikmaq is simply the name that group uses for itself.