noun
Algonquin
al-GONG-kihn
Algonquin (noun) means a member of an Indigenous North American people living mainly in Quebec, related to the Odawa and Ojibwe. Example: “The museum exhibit told the history of the Algonquin people.”
noun
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A member of an Indigenous North American people living mainly in Quebec, related to the Odawa and Ojibwe.
"The museum exhibit told the history of the Algonquin people."
name
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The Algonquin language, related to Ojibwe.
"Few fluent speakers of Algonquin remain today."
How to use Algonquin
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishAn Indigenous people of the Ottawa Valley area, or their language.
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Etymology
From Canadian French algonquin, likely from an Indigenous phrase meaning either "these are our relatives" or "at the place of spearing fish".
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What does “Algonquin” mean?
The word “Algonquin” means a member of an Indigenous North American people living mainly in Quebec, related to the Odawa and Ojibwe. In plain terms, an Indigenous people of the Ottawa Valley area, or their language.
How do you pronounce “Algonquin”?
“Algonquin” is pronounced al-GONG-kihn (/ælˈɡɑːŋk(w)ɪn/ in IPA).
How do you use “Algonquin” in a sentence?
Here is “Algonquin” used in a sentence: “The museum exhibit told the history of the Algonquin people.”
What part of speech is “Algonquin”?
Depending on how it is used, “Algonquin” can be a noun and a name.
Where does the word “Algonquin” come from?
The word “Algonquin” comes from French. From Canadian French algonquin, likely from an Indigenous phrase meaning either "these are our relatives" or "at the place of spearing fish".
How many meanings does “Algonquin” have?
“Algonquin” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a member of an Indigenous North American people living mainly in Quebec, related to the Odawa and Ojibwe.
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