algonquian

adjective (Algonquian); noun (Algonquian — the language family; Algonquians — the peoples)

«algonquian» in the English dictionary: everyday — its meanings, how the lessons use it, and examples, each with its tree on Mova.

Everyday

A large family of Native American and First Nations languages of North America, including Cree, Ojibwe, Mi'kmaq and Blackfoot. tree →
Describing the peoples who speak these languages. tree →

In the lessons

Used in history, geography and language lessons about Canada and the USA. Many English words came from Algonquian languages: moose, skunk, raccoon, moccasin.

Examples

Cree is an Algonquian language. tree →
The word «moose» comes from an Algonquian language. tree →
Algonquian peoples lived across a huge area of North America. tree →
We learned Algonquian place names in Canada. tree →
Ojibwe and Mi'kmaq are Algonquian too. tree →
Many Algonquian languages are still spoken today. tree →

Note

Capital A. Not the same as «Algonquin», one people within the family. Said «al-GONG-kwee-an».

On Mova

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