yeniseian

/jɛnɪˈsiːən/

Definitions

1. adjective

relating to or characteristic of the Yenisei River or its basin in southern Siberia.

“The Yeniseian languages are a family of languages spoken in the region.”

2. noun

a member of a group of people living in the Yenisei River basin in southern Siberia.

“The Yeniseian people have a rich cultural heritage.”

3. noun

any of the languages spoken by the Yeniseian people.

“The Yeniseian language is considered an endangered language.”

Synonyms

  • Siberian
  • Tuvan

Antonyms

  • non-Siberian
  • non-Tuvan