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词汇 Midewiwin
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Definition of Midewiwin in English:

Midewiwin

(also Midawin, Medewiwin, Miteyawin)
noun mɪˈdeɪwɪwɪn
historical
  • Among the Ojibwa and some of their Algonquian and Siouan neighbours: a nativistic ceremonial society and its set of rituals, characterized by demonstrations of the powers of herbs and ritual objects and the recounting of traditional knowledge.

Origin

Early 19th century. From Ojibwa mite:wiwin from mite:wi to be a member of the Midewiwin (from †mite: + -wi to be) + -win, suffix forming nouns.

Definition of Midewiwin in US English:

Midewiwin

(also Midawin, Medewiwin, Miteyawin)
nounmɪˈdeɪwɪwɪn
historical
  • Among the Ojibwa and some of their Algonquian and Siouan neighbours: a nativistic ceremonial society and its set of rituals, characterized by demonstrations of the powers of herbs and ritual objects and the recounting of traditional knowledge.

Origin

Early 19th century. From Ojibwa mite:wiwin from mite:wi to be a member of the Midewiwin (from † mite + -wi to be) + -win, suffix forming nouns.

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