Cree (Noun)
Meaning 1
A member of an Algonquian people living in central Canada.
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- The Cree are an indigenous group known for their rich cultural heritage in central Canada.
- A Cree community was established near the Hudson Bay to facilitate trade and interactions with European settlers.
- Many Cree people still speak their native language and participate in traditional activities such as hunting and gathering.
- A study was conducted on the historical and contemporary living conditions of the Cree population in northern Quebec.
- The Canadian government recognized the rights of the Cree to their ancestral lands and established several Cree territories.
Hypernyms
Meaning 2
The Algonquian language spoken by the Cree.
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
Examples
- The Cree language is spoken by over 100,000 people across Canada.
- Elder James Cree taught his grandchild the Cree language and traditions.
- The research team studied the syntax and vocabulary of the Cree dialect.
- The Cree language is an Algonquian language also known as Ayimunowin in Cree.
- Cree from different tribes and regions attended the language conference.