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Blackfoot (Noun)

Meaning 1

A member of a warlike group of Algonquians living in the northwestern plains.

Classification

Nouns denoting people.

Examples

  • The Blackfoot were a nomadic people who followed the buffalo herds across the Great Plains.
  • The tribe was known for their skilled horsemanship and bravery in battle, earning them the respect of other Native American groups.
  • As a Blackfoot, he was trained from a young age in the traditional ways of hunting and warfare.
  • The Blackfoot Confederacy was a powerful alliance of three tribes that dominated the region for centuries.
  • The Blackfoot were known for their distinctive headdresses and intricate beadwork, which were often traded with other tribes.

Hypernyms

  • Algonquin
  • Buffalo Indian

Meaning 2

Any of the Algonquian languages spoken by the Blackfoot.

Classification

Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.

Examples

  • The elderly woman was the last fluent speaker of the traditional Blackfoot language in her community.
  • Blackfoot is one of the most widely spoken languages of the Algonquian family.
  • The researcher spent years studying the grammar and syntax of the Blackfoot language.
  • In the classroom, students learned the intricacies of the Blackfoot language, including its unique idioms and expressions.
  • The community came together to revitalize the Blackfoot language and culture, which had been threatened by centuries of colonization.

Hypernyms

  • Algonquin
  • Algonquian Language
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