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