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Monacan

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See also: Monačan

English

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Etymology 1

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    Unknown.[1]

    Proper noun

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    Monacan

    1. A Native American tribe.
      • 2018 July 17, Autumn Spanne, “Check out these crazy rock formations across the United States”, in CNN‎[2]:
        Revered by the Monacan tribe as a sacred place, Natural Bridge was later purchased by Thomas Jefferson, who kept it in his estate for the rest of his life.

    Noun

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    Monacan (plural Monacans)

    1. A member of the Native American tribe of the Monacans.

    Adjective

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    Monacan (not comparable)

    1. Of, or pertaining to, the Native America tribe of the Monacans.

    Alternative forms

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    Etymology 2

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      From Monaco +‎ -an.

      Noun

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      Monacan (plural Monacans)

      1. (uncommon, US, proscribed) Synonym of Monégasque (“native or inhabitant of Monaco”).
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      Adjective

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      Monacan (not comparable)

      1. (uncommon, US, proscribed) Synonym of Monégasque (“Of or relating to Monaco or its inhabitants”).
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      Usage notes

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      Monégasque is by and large the preferred term over Monacan.[2][3]

      References

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      1. ^ “Monacan, n.1 & adj.1”, in OED Online Paid subscription required⁠, Oxford: Oxford University Press, launched 2000.
      2. ^ “Monacan, adj.2”, in OED Online Paid subscription required⁠, Oxford: Oxford University Press, launched 2000.
      3. ^ “Frequently Asked Questions”, in Embassy of Monaco in Washington D.C.‎[1], 9 August 2024 (last accessed)

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