Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
chukchee
Noun
/ˈtʃʌk.tʃi/
Definition
A member of a group of Indigenous people from northeastern Siberia.
Examples
- The Chukchee traditionally engage in fishing and reindeer herding.
- Study of Chukchee customs reveals their deep connection with nature.
- The Chukchee language has unique phonetic characteristics.
Meaning
Chukchee refers to both the people and their language, primarily found in the Chukotka Autonomous Okrug of Russia.
Synonyms
- Chukchi
- Indigenous Siberians
