Algonkin
|Al-gon-kin|
/ælˈɡɒŋkɪn/
Indigenous people and language
Etymology
'Algonkin' originates from the French 'Algonquin,' which was derived from the Maliseet word 'elakómkwik,' meaning 'they are our relatives or allies.'
'Algonquin' was adapted into English from the French term 'Algonquin,' which referred to the indigenous people and their language.
Initially, it referred to the people and their language, and this meaning has remained consistent over time.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a member of a North American Indian people living in Canada along the Ottawa River and its tributaries and westward to the north of Lake Superior.
The Algonkin people have a rich cultural heritage.
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Noun 2
the language of the Algonkin people, a dialect of the Algonquian language family.
She is studying the Algonkin language as part of her research.
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Last updated: 2025/07/08 22:11