Allentiacan

/ə.ˌlɛn.tiˈɑː.kən/ adjective

Definition

Of or relating to the Allentiaca people or their culture; pertaining to the indigenous inhabitants of the Allentiac region.

Etymology

Extended form of Allentiac with an additional suffix, used in more formal archaeological and historical discourse. The exact origin and distinction from 'Allentiac' varies by academic discipline.

Kelly Says

Academic terminology for indigenous peoples can get wonderfully complicated—allentiacan and Allentiac might mean slightly different things depending on whether an archaeologist or anthropologist is writing the paper!

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