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单词 niijii
释义

niijii

Ojibwe

Alternative forms

  • niij
  • niiji

Etymology

A vocative form perhaps derived from niijikiwenh (my brother)

Noun

niijii

  1. my friend
    Boozhoo niijii.
    Hello, my friend.
  2. a Black American or American Indian

Usage notes

niijii is a form of direct address (vocative) traditionally used by men talking to each other.

It is also proposed by Native activists as a replacement for the terms "Indian" and "Native American". niijii can be used by any Native person to refer to themselves or their people, regardless of origin.

See also

  • niikaan

References

  • The Ojibwe People's Dictionary https://ojibwe.lib.umn.edu/main-entry/main-entry/niijii-nad
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