arawakian

/əˈrɑːwəkiən/

Definitions

1. noun

relating to or characteristic of the Arawak people, a pre-Columbian group that inhabited the Caribbean and parts of South America

“The Arawakian culture was rich in art and storytelling.”

2. adjective

of or relating to the Arawak language or peoples

“The Arawakian languages are part of the Arawakan language family.”

Synonyms

  • Arawakan
  • Caribbean

Antonyms

  • European
  • Semitic