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Where does “Cree” come from?

Cree comes from French Cris, a term whose ultimate origin and meaning remain unclear.

Cree (English): A member of this people

Definitions

  1. A member of this people

Ancestry of “Cree”, step by step

StepLanguageWordMeaning
1Canadian FrenchCris—
2CreeKenisteniwuik—

Words derived from “Cree”

  • Craíoch
  • Craís
Every word from Cree Kenisteniwuik →