dogrib

/ˈdoʊɡrɪb/

Definitions

1. noun

A member of a people who live in the Northwest Territories of Canada, especially in the Coppermine River area.

“The tourists met a group of Dogrib people while on their expedition.”

2. noun

The Dogrib language, which is a Dene language spoken by the Dogrib people.

“The linguist was studying the Dogrib language to improve her understanding of its grammar and syntax.”

3. adjective

Relating to or characteristic of the Dogrib people or their language.

“The anthropologist wrote an article about the dogrib culture of the indigenous people in Canada.”

Synonyms

  • Athapaskan
  • Coppermine
  • Dene

Antonyms

  • European
  • non-Indigenous