Evenk (Noun)
Meaning
A member of the Tungus speaking people who are a nomadic people widely spread over eastern Siberia; related to the Manchu.
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- The Evenk are a nomadic people who live in eastern Siberia and have traditionally been reindeer herders.
- She was fascinated by the rich cultural heritage of the Evenk people and decided to write a book about them.
- In the remote Siberian village, the Evenk families welcomed visitors with traditional clothing and food.
- The government launched a program to preserve the Evenk language, which was on the verge of extinction.
- Evenk migrants moved south in search of better living conditions and economic opportunities.