Unangan
|U-na-ngan|
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/uːˈnɑːŋɡən/
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/uːˈnæŋɡən/
sea people
Etymology
Etymology Information
'Unangan' originates from the Unangan language, specifically the word 'Unangax̂', where 'Una-' meant 'sea' and '-ngan' meant 'people'.
Historical Evolution
'Unangax̂' transformed into the English word 'Unangan' as it was adopted into English usage.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'sea people', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a member of the indigenous people of the Aleutian Islands and parts of Alaska.
The Unangan have a rich cultural heritage.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/07/06 07:17