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Arrernte

name · noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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  • /ˈaɹəndə/
  • /ˈæɹəndə/

1

name

Meaning 1

A Pama-Nyungan language or group of related languages and dialects spoken by these people.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

noun

Meaning 2

A member of an Australian Aboriginal people of central Australia, largely within the southern part of the Northern Territory.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

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Across languages

Translations

3 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • French: Arrernte — Australian Aboriginal people
  • Mudburra: Arrarnda — Australian Aboriginal people
  • Russian: аранда (aranda) — Australian Aboriginal people