Chukchi Definition
chyo͝okchē
chukchi, chukchis
noun
The language of this people.
Webster's New World
The language of the Chukchi, noted for being pronounced differently by men and women.
American Heritage
A member of a people now living in northernmost Siberia.
Webster's New World
Synonyms:
- Chukchi language
adjective
Referring to or coming from Chukotka.
Wiktionary
pronoun
(uncountable) A Palaeosiberian language spoken by Chukchi people in the easternmost extremity of Siberia, mainly in Chukotka Autonomous Okrug.
Wiktionary
Other Word Forms of Chukchi
Noun
Singular:
Chukchi
Plural:
chukchisOrigin of Chukchi
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From Russian чукчи (čúkči), singular чукча (čúkča)
From Wiktionary
Russian pl. of chukcha from Chukchi chawchəw
From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition
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