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noun a Native American tribe originally from the northeastern United States and eastern Canada

adjective relating to the Abenaki tribe or their language or culture

• The Abenakis are a Native American tribe with a rich cultural heritage.
• I learned about the Abenakis in my history class.
• Have you heard of the Abenakis before?
• The Abenakis have been the keepers of their traditions for generations.

noun a South American indigenous people of the Gran Chaco region in Argentina

• The Abipones were a nomadic tribe of South American indigenous people.
• I read about the Abipones in my history class.
• Have you heard of the Abipones? They were a pretty cool tribe.
• The Abipones were known for their fierce warrior spirit.

noun Acolapissa is a noun referring to a Native American tribe that lived in Louisiana.

adjective Acolapissa can also be used as an adjective to describe something related to the Acolapissa tribe.

• The Acolapissa were a Native American tribe that once inhabited the southern region of Louisiana.
• I read an interesting article about the Acolapissa tribe and their history in Louisiana.
• Have you heard about the Acolapissa tribe? They were one of the indigenous groups in Louisiana.
• The Acolapissa tribe's legacy continues to live on in the culture and traditions of Louisiana.