metis

IPA: mˈɛtɪs

Root Word: Metis

(Canada) One of three recognized Aboriginal peoples of Canada, descendants of marriages of Cree, Ojibwa, Saulteaux, and Menominee Aboriginal people with French Canadians, Scots and English.
(chiefly Canada, US) A member of one of these three Canadian Aboriginal peoples.
(chiefly Canada) A person of mixed European and Aboriginal descent.
(Greek mythology) A Titan who was the personification of wisdom, the first spouse of Zeus, and the mother of Athena
(astronomy) A satellite of Jupiter.
(astronomy) 9 Metis, a main belt asteroid.
A person of mixed-race ancestry.
(US) A person of one-eighth black ancestry; an octoroon.
(knowledge management) Practical intelligence; street smarts.
(chiefly Canada, US) Alternative letter-case form of Metis (“a member of one of three Canadian Aboriginal peoples; any person of mixed European and Indigenous descent”) [(Canada) One of three recognized Aboriginal peoples of Canada, descendants of marriages of Cree, Ojibwa, Saulteaux, and Menominee Aboriginal people with French Canadians, Scots and English.]

Examples of "metis" in Sentences

The metis people are descendants of both indigenous North American tribes and European settlers
The metis culture is a unique blend of traditions and languages from different backgrounds
My friend comes from a metis family with a rich history of resilience and adaptation
Metis individuals often face discrimination and challenges in asserting their identity
Learning about the metis culture has opened my eyes to the complexities of cultural heritage and identity