Menomini (Noun)
Meaning 1
A member of the federally recognized tribe of Algonquian people living on a reservation in central Wisconsin.
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
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Meaning 2
The Algonquian language spoken by the Menomini.
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
Examples
- The Menomini language is a member of the Algonquian language family and is traditionally spoken by the Menominee people of Wisconsin.
- Menomini is a complex and nuanced language that requires years of study to master its subtleties.
- Efforts are being made to revitalize the Menomini language, which is currently considered endangered.
- The Menomini language has its own distinct grammatical structure and vocabulary.
- In the early 20th century, linguists began to document the Menomini language through extensive fieldwork and language surveys.