Monacan

adj, name, noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A member of the Native American tribe of the Monacans.
  2. 2
    Synonym of Monégasque (“native or inhabitant of Monaco”). US, proscribed, uncommon
  3. 3
    a native or inhabitant of Monaco wordnet
Adjective
  1. 1
    Of, or pertaining to, the Native America tribe of the Monacans. not-comparable
  2. 2
    Synonym of Monégasque (“Of or relating to Monaco or its inhabitants”). US, not-comparable, proscribed, uncommon
Adjective
  1. 1
    of or relating to or characteristic of Monaco or its people wordnet
Proper Noun
  1. 1
    A Native American tribe.

    "Revered by the Monacan tribe as a sacred place, Natural Bridge was later purchased by Thomas Jefferson, who kept it in his estate for the rest of his life."

Example

More examples

"Revered by the Monacan tribe as a sacred place, Natural Bridge was later purchased by Thomas Jefferson, who kept it in his estate for the rest of his life."

Etymology

Etymology 1

Unknown.

Etymology 2

From Monaco + -an.

Related phrases

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