Andaqui

/ˌændəˈkiː/ noun

Definition

A member of an indigenous South American people historically from what is now Colombia, or their language.

Etymology

From the Chibchan language family of the Andes region; the word comes directly from the indigenous people's self-designation, though the exact etymology within their language system is not fully documented.

Kelly Says

The Andaqui were known as expert goldsmiths and created intricate artifacts, yet like many indigenous groups, much of their precise linguistic history was lost due to colonization.

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