Definitions

1. noun

A member of an Algonquian-speaking people formerly living along the shores of Lake Michigan in Wisconsin and Michigan, and now resident mainly in Wisconsin and a federally recognized tribe.

“The Menominee tribe has a rich cultural heritage and a strong tradition of storytelling.”

2. proper noun

A federally recognized tribe of Native Americans living in the state of Wisconsin, USA, and an Algonquian-speaking people.

“The Menominee Nation operates a number of businesses, including a casino, to support its economic development.”