manitu

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 manitu word

noun plural manitu (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 manitu

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 Manitu

noun

adjective

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adverb

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conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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manitu 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.

According to our data about 69% 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.

manitu usage trend in Literature

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