curuminacan

/kjʊruːmɪˈnækɑn/

Definitions

1. noun

A member of an indigenous people of northern South America, specifically the Curuminacan people of the Guiana Shield.

“The local anthropologist studied the Curuminacan culture and traditions.”

2. proper noun

A specific region or territory inhabited by the Curuminacan people.

“The Curuminacan tribe inhabited the northern regions of the Guiana Shield.”

Synonyms

  • Guiana
  • indigenous
  • tribal

Antonyms

  • civilized
  • settled