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Cree

Verb / kri: / Another word for cree — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Cree is a noun that refers to a member of a Native American people living in parts of Canada.

Synonyms & similar words

cree Nehiyawak Cristinaux Kisiskatchewan Maskwacis Waskaganish Nemaska Oujebougomou Waswanipi Eastmain Wemindji Mistissini Chisasibi Whapmagoostui Attawapiskat Kashechewan Moosonee Weenusk

Example sentences

  1. My friend's mom is Cree, and she is proud of her heritage.
  2. The Cree language is one of the most widely spoken Indigenous languages in Canada.
  3. The Cree people have a deep connection to the land.
  4. The Cree have a tradition of storytelling that has been passed down for generations.
  5. Many Cree communities are located in remote areas with limited access to resources.

Quotes

  • 'I am Cree. That is my identity. That is what I grew up with, and that is who I am.' - Tanya Tagaq
  • 'The Cree language is very musical to me.' - Buffy Sainte-Marie
  • 'The drum is the heart of our people.' - Cree Proverb

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