abnaki
n. C1 Advanced ab·na·ki
n. a group of Native American people who live in the northeastern United States and eastern Canada. They speak a language called Abnaki.
n. a Native American people of the Algonquian language family, historically inhabiting the northeastern United States and eastern Canada. When used as a proper name, it is typically capitalised.
The Abnaki people have a rich history in this region.
Many Abnaki communities have worked to preserve their traditional languages and cultural practices through modern education programs.
Archaeological evidence suggests that the Abnaki were among the earliest inhabitants of the coastal regions, developing sophisticated fishing and hunting techniques suited to the local environment.