tonkawan

/tɒŋkəˈwɑː/

Definitions

1. noun

a member of a Native American people who traditionally lived in present-day Oklahoma and northern Texas

“The museum features exhibits on the Tonkawa tribe’s history and culture.”

2. proper noun

the Tonkawa language

“The linguist was studying the Tonkawa language, which is part of the Tamaulipan languages family.”

Synonyms

  • Indigenous
  • Native American

Antonyms

  • non-indigenous
  • settler