Chukchi

See also: chukchi

English

Etymology

From Russian чу́кчи (čúkči), plural of чу́кча (čúkča), derived from Chukchi [script needed] (chauchu), meaning "rich in reindeer".

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈt͡ʃukt͡ʃiː/

Adjective

Chukchi (not comparable)

  1. Relating to or coming from Chukotka.

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Noun

Chukchi (plural Chukchis or Chukchi)

  1. A person belonging to the Chukchi nation native to the Chukotka peninsula.

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Chukchi

  1. (uncountable) A Paleosiberian language spoken by Chukchi people in the easternmost extremity of Siberia, mainly in Chukotka Autonomous Okrug.

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