Aleut
|A-leut|
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/əˈluːt/
Indigenous people and language
Etymology
Etymology Information
'Aleut' originates from Russian, specifically the word 'алеут,' where it referred to the indigenous people of the Aleutian Islands.
Historical Evolution
'алеут' was adopted into English as 'Aleut' to describe the people and their language.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred specifically to the people of the Aleutian Islands, but now it also includes their language.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a member of the indigenous people inhabiting the Aleutian Islands and parts of Alaska and Kamchatka.
The Aleut people have a rich cultural heritage.
Synonyms
Noun 2
the language spoken by the Aleut people, part of the Eskimo-Aleut language family.
Aleut is considered a critically endangered language.
Last updated: 2025/07/06 08:08