Coroado

/ˌkɔroʊˈɑːdoʊ/ noun

Definition

A member of an indigenous people of Brazil, or relating to their language and culture.

Etymology

Portuguese word meaning 'crowned,' possibly referring to distinctive hairstyles or headwear of the people; combines coroa (crown) with the past participle ending -ado.

Kelly Says

The Coroado people of Brazil represent the incredible diversity of indigenous cultures that existed before European contact—their name itself tells us something about how outsiders perceived and named the groups they encountered.

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