Beringian en · ADJ
Etymology
From Beringia + -ian.
Meanings
- Of or relating to Beringia or the Bering Sea.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| more Beringian | Degree=Cmp | lexicographic | |
| most Beringian | Degree=Sup | lexicographic |
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Beringian en · NOUN
Etymology
From Beringia + -ian.
Meanings
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A member of an ancient people who populated Beringia
Scientists believe that all Native American people descend from a single population that used to inhabit Beringia, a region that comprises Alaska, eastern Siberia, and western Canada along with several lands that are now below water. Very little is known about the ancient Beringians but a new discovery in Russia might finally give us some clues.
2017, Stone Tools Could Be First Concrete Evidence Of Ancestors Of All Native Americans, IFL Science:
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beringians | Number=Plur | lexicographic |