Cree vs. Metis

Creenoun

a member of an Algonquian people living in central Canada

Creenoun

the Algonquian language spoken by the Cree people

Cree

The Cree (Cree: Néhinaw, Néhiyaw, etc.; French: Cri) are a North American indigenous people. They live primarily in Canada, where they form one of that country's largest First Nations.

Metisnoun

A person of mixed-race ancestry.

Metisnoun

A person of mixed European and Indigenous descent.

Metisnoun

A person who self-identifies as Métis.

Metisnoun

(US) A person of one-eighth black ancestry; an octoroon.

Metisnoun

(knowledge management) Practical intelligence; street smarts.

Metisadjective

Of mixed heritage

Metisadjective

Of Métis heritage.

Metis

The offspring of a white person and an American Indian.

Metis

The offspring of a white person and a quadroon; an octoroon.

Metisnoun

a half-breed of white and Indian parentage