ahtena
|ah-te-na|
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/ɑːˈtɛnə/
Indigenous Alaskan group
Etymology
Etymology Information
'Ahtena' originates from the native name used by the Ahtena people to refer to themselves.
Historical Evolution
'Ahtena' has remained largely unchanged in its form and meaning over time.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred to the people and their language, and this meaning has remained consistent.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a member of the Ahtena people, an indigenous group native to Alaska.
The Ahtena have a rich cultural heritage.
Noun 2
the language spoken by the Ahtena people.
The Ahtena language is part of the Athabaskan language family.
Last updated: 2025/06/05 13:06