mahican

mɑˈhiːkən

Definitions

1. noun

A member of the Algonquian-speaking people of the Hudson River Valley in eastern New York and northern New Jersey, traditionally hunters and farmers.

“The local historical society was proud to preserve the history of the Mahican tribe in the region.”

Synonyms

  • Algonquian
  • Hudson River Valley native

Antonyms

  • non-native
  • settler