Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
mahican
Noun
/məˈhiːkən/
Definition
A member of the Algonquian-speaking Native American tribe that originally inhabited the region along the upper Hudson River in New York.
Examples
- The Mahican people have a rich cultural heritage.
- In the 17th century, the Mahicans were involved in fur trading with European settlers.
Meaning
Mahican refers to both the people and their language, historically associated with the region of the Hudson Valley.
Synonyms
- Stockbridge
- Mohican
