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.

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Other Word Forms of Chukchi

Noun

Singular:
Chukchi
Plural:
chukchis

Origin of Chukchi

  • 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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