Monacan
See also: Monačan
English
Etymology 1
Unknown.[1]
Noun
Monacan (plural Monacans)
- A member of the Native American tribe of the Monacans.
Adjective
Monacan (not comparable)
- Of, or pertaining to, the Native America tribe of the Monacans
Alternative forms
- Manakan
- Manakin
- Manikin
- Manneking
- Manycan
- Monakin
- Monocon
Etymology 2
Noun
Monacan (plural Monacans)
- (uncommon, US, proscribed) Synonym of Monégasque (“native or inhabitant of Monaco”).
Translations
Monégasque — see Monégasque
Adjective
Monacan (not comparable)
- (uncommon, US, proscribed) Synonym of Monégasque (“Of or relating to Monaco or its inhabitants”).
Translations
Monégasque — see Monégasque
Usage notes
Monégasque is by and large the preferred term over Monacan.[2][3]
References
- ^ “Monacan, n.1 & adj.1”, in OED Online , Oxford: Oxford University Press, launched 2000.
- ^ “Monacan, adj.2”, in OED Online , Oxford: Oxford University Press, launched 2000.
- ^ “Frequently Asked Questions”, in Embassy of Monaco in Washington D.C.[1], 9 August 2024 (last accessed)