Abenaki

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Pronunciation

• (America) IPA: /ˌæbəˈnæ.ki/, /ˌɑbəˈnɑki/

Proper noun

1. An Algonquian First People from northeastern North America, mainly Maine and Quebec. [early 18th century]

   The Abenaki have unique customs.

2. A complex of Eastern Algonquian lects, originally spoken in what is now Maine, and Quebec, divided into Western Abenaki and Eastern Abenaki (Penobscot). [early 20th century]
3. (in particular) The Western Abenaki language.

Translations

• French: abénaqui, abénaquis

Noun

Abenaki (plural Abenakis)

1. A member of this Algonquian First People. [early 18th century]

   Two Abenakis greeted him.

Translations

• German: Abenaki

Adjective

Abenaki (not comparable)

1. Related or pertaining to the Abenaki people or language. [early 19th century]

Translations

• French: abénaqui, abénaquis
• German: abenakisch (rare)
• Portuguese: abenaki

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