chipewyan

/tʃɪpˈwɪjən/

Definitions

1. noun

A member of a group of Algonquian-speaking people originally inhabiting the Mackenzie River Valley in northwestern Canada.

“The Chipewyan tribe has a rich cultural heritage that dates back centuries.”

2. adjective

Relating to the Chipewyan people or their language.

“The Chipewyan dialect is spoken by many in the region.”

Synonyms

  • Dene
  • Lutselk'e

Antonyms

  • non-Indigenous
  • non-native