Abenaki (Noun)
Meaning
A member of the Algonquian people of Maine and southern Quebec.
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- The Abenaki were a semi-nomadic people who moved seasonally between summer and winter hunting grounds.
- As a child, she learned about the traditional stories and customs of her Abenaki ancestors from her grandmother.
- The museum exhibit featured artifacts and photographs showcasing the history and culture of the Abenaki people.
- Many Abenaki still live in their ancestral homelands in northern New England and southern Quebec.
- In the early 19th century, the Abenaki were forced to adapt to a more settled lifestyle and convert to Christianity.