Beothukan

/biːɒˈθuːkən/ adjective

Definition

Relating to or belonging to the Beothuk people, their culture, or their language.

Etymology

From 'Beothuk' + '-an' (adjective suffix). Standard formation to create adjectives from proper nouns referring to peoples and cultures.

Kelly Says

Beothukan language and culture survive mainly through fragmentary records—linguists are piecing together a vanished tongue from scattered documents and place names.

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