Slavey

 
Pronunciation: /ˈsleɪvi/

noun (plural or Slaveys)

  • 1a member of a Dene people of NW Canada.
  • 2 [mass noun] either of the two languages ( North and South Slavey) spoken by the Slavey.

adjective

  • relating to the Slavey or their languages.

Origin:

translating Cree awahkān 'captive, slave'