manito

man·i·tou

M m

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [man-i-too]
- /ˈmæn ɪˌtu/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [man-i-too]
- /ˈmæn ɪˌtu/

Definition of manito word

noun plural manito (among the Algonquian Indians) a supernatural being that controls nature; a spirit, deity, or object that possesses supernatural power. 1

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Origin of manito

First appearance:

before 1605

One of the 40% oldest English words

1605-15; < Unami Delaware monə́t·u, reinforced by or reborrowed from Ojibwa manito· and other cognates (all < Proto-Algonquian *maneto·wa); spelling influenced by equivalent French word

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Parts of speech for Manito

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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manito popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 65% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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