Monacan

[ mon-uh-kuhn, muh-nah-kuhn ]

noun

1. a native or inhabitant of Monaco.

adjective

1. of or relating to Monaco.

Monacan

/ məˈnɑː-; ˈmɒnəkən /

adjective

1. of or relating to Monaco or its inhabitants

noun

1. a native or inhabitant of Monaco

Word History and Origins

Origin of Monacan¹

Monac(o) + -an

Example Sentences

The Monacan are seeking to move the project to an alternative location — a request that under the new rule could have been broached at the onset of the process several years ago.

From Washington Post

I soon afterwards came upon the Monacan camp, and beyond it I found the trail of the two pale-faces.

From Project Gutenberg

Rolfe ordered his men to get into marching order, and, accompanied by the Monacan chief, they proceeded on their journey.

From Project Gutenberg

In Virginia, there is reason to believe, the tribe was held in check in early days by the Powhatan and the Monacan.

From Project Gutenberg

He travelled far in the Monacan country, where the "Stoics of the woods" received him in an impassive, noncommittal manner.

From Project Gutenberg

The Monacan expedition the King discouraged, and refused to furnish for it either guides or men.

From Project Gutenberg