aleut
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/əˈluːt/
indigenous people of Aleutian Islands
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 both the people and their language.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred to the people of the Aleutian Islands, and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a member of the indigenous people inhabiting the Aleutian Islands and parts of Alaska.
The Aleut people have a rich cultural heritage.
Synonyms
Noun 2
the language spoken by the Aleut people.
She is studying the Aleut language.
Last updated: 2025/06/18 17:36