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Anishinaabe

/əˌnɪʃɪˈnɑːbə/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #15000 frequency
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  1. 1

    A member of a group of Native American peoples in the northern United States and Canada, including the Ojibwe, Odawa, and Potawatomi.

    "The Anishinaabe have a rich cultural heritage that includes traditional storytelling and art."
  2. 2

    The language spoken by the Anishinaabe people, which is part of the Algonquian language family.

    "She is learning Anishinaabe to better connect with her roots."

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The term 'Anishinaabe' originates from the Ojibwe language, which is part of the Algonquian language family. It is believed to mean 'original people' or 'spontaneous beings,' reflecting the cultural identity and heritage of the Anishinaabe people, which includes the Ojibwe, Odawa, and Potawatomi tribes. The term has been used historically to assert their identity and connection to the land.

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