Abenaki
|Ab-e-na-ki|
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/ˌæbəˈnɑːki/
people of the dawn land
Etymology
Etymology Information
'Abenaki' originates from the Abenaki word 'wôbanaki,' meaning 'people of the dawn land.'
Historical Evolution
'Wôbanaki' transformed into the English word 'Abenaki' as European settlers recorded the name.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred to the people of the dawn land, and this meaning has remained consistent.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a member of a Native American people originally inhabiting parts of what are now the northeastern United States and southeastern Canada.
The Abenaki were known for their skills in hunting and fishing.
Synonyms
Noun 2
the Algonquian language spoken by the Abenaki people.
She is learning to speak Abenaki to preserve her cultural heritage.
Last updated: 2025/04/05 23:38