Chippewas

/ˈtʃɪpəwɑːz/ noun

Definition

Plural form of Chippewa; multiple members of the Chippewa people or languages spoken by them.

Etymology

Standard English plural formation (Chippewa + -s); note that modern preferred usage typically uses 'Ojibwe' (plural 'Ojibwes' or simply 'Ojibwe') rather than 'Chippewa.'

Kelly Says

Language communities are increasingly reclaiming their original names—the shift from 'Chippewa' to 'Ojibwe' reflects indigenous peoples' agency in how they're represented, which is why respecting current preferred terminology matters in modern discussion.

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