Atsina

noun

At·​si·​na
atˈsēnə
plural Atsina or Atsinas
1
a
: an Indian people in Montana and southern Saskatchewan that are part of the Arapaho
b
: a member of such people
2
: a dialect of Arapaho

Word History

Etymology

Blackfoot, literally, good people

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“Atsina.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Atsina. Accessed 27 Dec. 2024.

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