Monacan

See also: Monačan

English

Etymology 1

Unknown.[1]

Proper noun

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

Monacan (plural Monacans)

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

Adjective

Monacan (not comparable)

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

Alternative forms

  • Manakan
  • Manakin
  • Manikin
  • Manneking
  • Manycan
  • Monakin
  • Monocon

Etymology 2

From Monaco +‎ -an.

Noun

Monacan (plural Monacans)

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

Adjective

Monacan (not comparable)

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

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

References

  1. ^ “Monacan, n.1 & adj.1”, in OED Online ⁠, Oxford: Oxford University Press, launched 2000.
  2. ^ “Monacan, adj.2”, in OED Online ⁠, 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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