Arawakan

/ˌɑːrəˈwɑːkən/ adjective

Definition

Relating to the Arawak people, or belonging to a major language family of indigenous peoples in South America and the Caribbean.

Etymology

From Arawak with the English suffix -an, creating an adjective and ethnic designation. This follows standard English patterns for naming indigenous language families and ethnic groups.

Kelly Says

The Arawakan language family is one of the largest indigenous language groups in the Americas, stretching from Central America to Brazil—it's like the Indo-European of the New World!

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