Mi'kmaq
/ˈmɪkmæk/
Mi'kmaq noun: a member of an Indigenous people residing in the Canadian provinces of Newfoundland & Labrador, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, New Brunswick, and Quebec, and in the U.S. cities of Boston and New York City.
Noun
Mi'kmaq (plural Mi'kmaqs or Mi'kmaq)
- A member of an Indigenous people residing in the Canadian provinces of Newfoundland & Labrador, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, New Brunswick, and Quebec, and in the U.S. cities of Boston and New York City.
- Synonyms:
- Gaspesian
Proper noun
Mi'kmaq
- The polysynthetic Eastern Algonquian language spoken by this people, closely related to Maliseet and Passamaquoddy.
Adjective
Mi'kmaq (not comparable)
- Of or pertaining to the Mi'kmaq people, language, or culture.
Synonyms of Mi'kmaq
Forms of Mi'kmaq
| plural | Mi'kmaqs |
|---|---|
| plural | Mi'kmaq |
| alternative form | Mikmaq |
| alternative form | Míkmaq |
| alternative form | Mi'kmaw |
| alternative form | Micmac |
Origin of Mi'kmaq
From Mi'kmaq Míkmaq.
Questions about Mi'kmaq
- What does Mi'kmaq mean?
- Mi'kmaq means a member of an Indigenous people residing in the Canadian provinces of Newfoundland & Labrador, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, New Brunswick, and Quebec, and in the U.S. cities of Boston and New York City.
- What part of speech is Mi'kmaq?
- Mi'kmaq can be a noun, a proper noun or an adjective.
- How do you pronounce Mi'kmaq?
- Mi'kmaq is pronounced /ˈmɪkmæk/.
- What is the plural of Mi'kmaq?
- The plural of Mi'kmaq is Mi'kmaqs.
Words near Mi'kmaq in the dictionary
Source and license
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