montagnard

Mon·ta·gnard

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [mon-tuh n-yahrd, -yahr]
- /ˌmɒn tənˈyɑrd, -ˈyɑr/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [mon-tuh n-yahrd, -yahr]
- /ˌmɒn tənˈyɑrd, -ˈyɑr/

Definitions of montagnard word

noun plural montagnard (sometimes lowercase) a member of a dark-skinned people of mixed ethnic origins inhabiting the highland areas of Vietnam. 1
noun montagnard a member of a hill people living on the border between Vietnam, Laos, and NE Cambodia 0
noun montagnard a member of a North American Indian people living in the N Rocky Mountains 0
noun montagnard a member of a people living in the hills of central and S Vietnam 0

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Origin of montagnard

First appearance:

before 1835

One of the 34% newest English words

1835-45; < French: literally, mountaineer. See mountain, -ard

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Parts of speech for Montagnard

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montagnard popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 50% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 51% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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