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Basic Definition:An Algonquian people native to northeastern North America
Etymology:From the Abenaki word "Wabanaki" meaning "people of the dawn"
Indigenous people of northeastern North America
Algonquian language spoken by the Abnaki people
Referring to cultural aspects of the Abnaki people
"Abnaki" is primarily used in anthropological and historical contexts. While not common in everyday speech, it's important in Native American studies.
The Abnaki people have lived here for centuries.
Fewer than 100 people speak Abnaki fluently today.
This Abnaki artifact dates back to 1700.
The Abnaki people have inhabited this area for centuries.
Currently, fewer than 100 fluent Abnaki speakers remain.
This cultural object originates from the Abnaki around 1700.
ab-NAH-kee (stress on "NAH")
ab-NAH-kee (stress on "NAH")
Referring to the ethnic group
Referring to the linguistic aspect
Describing cultural elements
Abnaki is a Sioux language. (Incorrect)
Correct:Abnaki is an Algonquian language.
The Abnaki lived in the Southwest. (Incorrect)
Correct:The Abnaki lived in the Northeast.
1. The Abnaki language faces critical endangerment.
2. This reference work for Abnaki was recently published.
3. Researchers examine Abnaki cultural practices.
1. Abnaki is spoken in the Northeast.
2. Pronounced [æbˈnɑːki] (with short "a")
3. The Abnaki were Northeastern Indians.