Difference between Algonquin and Algonquian

What is the difference between Algonquin and Algonquian?

Algonquin as a noun is a member of an aboriginal north american people closely related to the odawa and ojibwe, and living mainly in quebec. while Algonquian as an adjective is relating to a group of north american languages.

Algonquin

Part of speech: noun

Definition: A member of an aboriginal North American people closely related to the Odawa and Ojibwe, and living mainly in Quebec.

Part of speech: proper noun

Definition: The language spoken by the Algonquins, a transitional language between Ojibwe and Abenaki.

Algonquian

Part of speech: adjective

Definition: Relating to a group of North American languages.

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