Algonquin
|Al-gon-quin|
/ælˈɡɒŋkwɪn/
Indigenous people and their language
Etymology
'Algonquin' originates from the French word 'Algonquin,' which was derived from the Maliseet word 'elakómkwik,' meaning 'they are our relatives or allies.'
'Algonquin' was adopted into English from the French term 'Algonquin,' which referred to the indigenous people and their language.
Initially, it referred specifically to the people and their language, and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
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 Algonquin people have a rich cultural heritage.
Synonyms
Noun 2
the Algonquian language spoken by the Algonquin people.
She is studying the Algonquin language.
Last updated: 2025/07/08 19:21