Ojibwa

[ oh-jib-wey, -wuh ]

noun

, plural O·jib·was, (especially collectively) O·jib·wa.

1. Ojibwe ( def ).

adjective

1. of or relating to the Ojibwe or their language.

Ojibwa

/ əʊˈdʒɪbwə /

noun

1. -was-wa a member of a North American Indian people living in a region west of Lake Superior
2. the language of this people, belonging to the Algonquian family

Word History and Origins

Origin of Ojibwa¹

See Ojibwe ( def )

Example Sentences

The 29-year-old Ojibwa from Mallard, Manitoba, also played in three world championships over six years on the national women’s team, winning two silver medals and a bronze.

From Seattle Times

Tribal offices were closed Friday, the day of the funeral, along with Keweenaw Bay Ojibwa Community College.

From Seattle Times

At that meeting Tecumseh had delegates with him from several nations, including Kickapoos, Wyandots, Peorias, Ojibwas, Potawatomis, Winnebagos, and Shawnees.

From Literature

European immigrants settled in Ottertail in the 19th century on land that was home to Dakota and Ojibwa tribes.

From Los Angeles Times

All of the Ojibwa would be safe on their own land farther west, Albert was saying.

From Literature