Algonkian (Adjective)
Meaning
Of or relating to an Algonquian tribe or its people or language.
Classification
Relational adjectives (pertainyms).
Examples
- The Algonkian word for 'wolf' was used as a name in many Native American tribes.
- Traditional Algonkian clothing was made from animal hides and intricate beading.
- The Algonkian language family includes languages such as Ojibwe and Cree.
- Modern scholars are working to document and preserve Algonkian languages and customs.
- Many Algonkian tribes were skilled hunters and gatherers, thriving in their natural environments.