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Cree

kree

Cree (name) means an Indigenous North American people, and the group of related languages they speak. Example: “Her grandmother grew up speaking Cree on the reserve.”

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An Indigenous North American people, and the group of related languages they speak.

"Her grandmother grew up speaking Cree on the reserve."

How to use Cree

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishThe name of one of the largest Indigenous nations and language groups in North America.

Word forms

Crees plural, Cree plural

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Etymology

From a French rendering of Cree Kenisteniwuik or a related Algonquin term, later shortened by French traders to "Cris".

Origin: French

Rhymes for Cree

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Frequently asked questions

What does “Cree” mean?

The word “Cree” means an Indigenous North American people, and the group of related languages they speak. In plain terms, the name of one of the largest Indigenous nations and language groups in North America.

How do you pronounce “Cree”?

“Cree” is pronounced kree (/kɹiː/ in IPA).

How do you use “Cree” in a sentence?

Here is “Cree” used in a sentence: “Her grandmother grew up speaking Cree on the reserve.”

What part of speech is “Cree”?

“Cree” is a name.

Where does the word “Cree” come from?

The word “Cree” comes from French. From a French rendering of Cree Kenisteniwuik or a related Algonquin term, later shortened by French traders to "Cris".

Is “Cree” a common word?

“Cree” is an uncommon word in modern English.