algonquin
|al-gon-quin|
/ælˈɡɒŋkwɪn/
Indigenous people and language
Etymology
'algonquin' originates from the French word 'Algonquin,' which was derived from the Maliseet word 'elakómkwik,' meaning 'they are our relatives or allies.'
'elakómkwik' transformed into the French word 'Algonquin,' and eventually became the modern English word 'algonquin.'
Initially, it meant 'they are our relatives or allies,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of referring to the people and their language.
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 as part of her research.
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Last updated: 2025/06/20 18:06