tinguaitic

/tɪŋɡweɪˈætɪk/

Definitions

1. adjective

relating to or characteristic of the Tingua people, an indigenous group from South America

“The expedition leader noted that the region’s tinguaitic culture was still preserved by the community.”

2. noun

a language or dialect spoken by the Tingua people

“The anthropologist spent years studying the local tinguaitic language to develop a comprehensive dictionary.”

Synonyms

  • aboriginal
  • indigenous

Antonyms

  • exotic
  • foreign