Chipewyan

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English[edit]

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Etymology[edit]

From Plains Cree ᒌᐘᔮᐣ (Cīpwayān, “pointed skin”), from ᒌᐚᐤ (cīpwāw, “to be pointed”) + ᐘᔮᐣ (wayān, “skin, hide”) — a reference to the cut and style of Chipewyan parkas.

Pronunciation[edit]

  • IPA(key): /t͡ʃɪp.əˈwaɪ.ən/

Noun[edit]

Chipewyan (plural Chipewyans or Chipewyan)

  1. A member of a Native American tribe of Central Canada, in the regions of Alberta, Manitoba, Northwest Territories, and Saskatchewan.
    • 2006, Carl Waldman, Encyclopedia of Native American Tribes, page 65:
      In addition to their leatherwork, woodwork, stonework, and bonework, the Chipewyan also worked in metal.

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Chipewyan

  1. The Northern Athabascan language spoken by this tribe.

Usage notes[edit]

Many Chipewyan consider this term derogatory, as it does not originate from Dene, but is a name provided by their historical enemies.

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