HyperDic: arawak

English > 2 senses of the word Arawak:
NOUNperson Arawak, Arawakana member of a widespread group of Amerindians living in northeastern South America
communicationArawak, Arawakana family of South American Indian languages spoken in northeastern South America
English > Arawak: 2 senses > noun 1, person
MeaningA member of a widespread group of Amerindians living in northeastern South America.
SynonymArawakan
BroaderAmerindian, Native AmericanAny member of the peoples living in North or South America before the Europeans arrived
Spanisharahuaco
AdjectivesArawakanof or relating to the peoples who speak the language of the Arawak
English > Arawak: 2 senses > noun 2, communication
MeaningA family of South American Indian languages spoken in northeastern South America.
SynonymArawakan
BroaderAmerind, Amerindian language, American-Indian language, American Indian, IndianA member of the race of people living in America when Europeans arrived
Spanisharahuaco, arawak, arawako
AdjectivesArawakanof or relating to the peoples who speak the language of the Arawak

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