Ahtna
Americannoun
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Ahtnas,
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Ahtna
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a member of a group of Indians inhabiting the Copper River Valley in southeastern Alaska.
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the Athabascan language of the Ahtna.
Other Word Forms
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Etymology
Origin of Ahtna
First recorded in 1875–80; from Russian Atna a name for the Copper River, from Ahtna ʔatnaʔ the lower Copper River (placename of obscure origin)
Example Sentences
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Without federal protections on the Copper River, Ahtna anglers would risk getting “pushed out,” according to John Sky Starkey, a lawyer representing Ahtna.
From Salon ● Dec. 28, 2023
“I’m glad I gave music a full-time shot, because in the past my songs were really sad,” says the 30-year-old Alaska Native, who is of Ahtna and Iñupiat ancestry.
From New York Times ● Oct. 12, 2022
An Ahtna Athabascan Indian, John’s case wound in and out of state and federal court for 30 years.
From Seattle Times ● Jul. 6, 2021
When reached by email, Smelcer’s agent, Johnny Savage, disputed James’ critique, writing “Dr. Smelcer is one of the last of a handful of fluent speakers of Ahtna left on earth.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 25, 2017
The case was brought by Ahtna Inc., an Alaska Native regional corporation.
From Washington Times ● Apr. 11, 2017
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