Algonkian (Noun)
Meaning 1
A member of a North American Indian people in the Ottawa river valley of Ontario and Quebec.
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
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Meaning 2
The Algonquian language spoken by the Algonkian.
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
Examples
- The Algonkian people traditionally resided in the eastern woodlands of North America and spoke various dialects of the Algonquian language.
- The Algonkian tribe was known for their expertise in hunting and gathering, skills that were passed down through generations.
- In the early 17th century, European colonizers encountered the Algonkian people and began to learn their language and customs.
- The Algonkian language family is one of the largest and most widespread in North America, with many different dialects and regional variations.
- The Algonkian people had a rich spiritual tradition, with a strong emphasis on the natural world and the interconnectedness of all living things.