Denes — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun /de-ˈnā/ (noun) /ˈdēn/ (noun) /nä-ˈdā-(ˌ)nā/ (noun) Dé·né

Meaning & Definition of Denes

Denes (noun)

  1. a member of any of the Athabascan-speaking peoples of the interior of Alaska and northwestern Canada; also, the languages of these peoples
  2. valley
  3. a hypothetically related group of North American Indigenous languages that includes the Athabascan family, Tlingit, and Haida

Denes (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. an area of lowland between hills or mountains

    "there are some deeply wooded denes in that part of Northumberland"

    similar: dales, hollows, vales, valleys
    related: canyons, combes (British), dells, depressions, dingles, glens, gorges, gulches, gullies, kloofs (South African), ravines, rift valleys, basins, bowls
    near: alps, mountains, mounts, peaks, heights, mountaintops, pinnacles, summits, plateaus, tablelands

Related Entry: Dene (noun)

Dene is a different word from Denes. The synonyms below are for dene, not for denes.

  1. an area of lowland between hills or mountains

    "there are some deeply wooded denes in that part of Northumberland"

    similar: dale, hollow, vale, valley
    related: canyon, combe (British), dell, depression, dingle, glen, gorge, gulch, gully, kloof (South African), ravine, rift valley, basin, bowl
    near: alp, mount, mountain, peak, height, mountaintop, pinnacle, summit, plateau, tableland

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Denes

The most common words with a similar meaning to Denes:

dales, hollows, vales, valleys

Related Words for Denes

canyons, combes, dells, depressions, dingles, glens, gorges, gulches, gullies, kloofs, ravines, rift valleys, basins, bowls

Near Antonyms of Denes

alps, mountains, mounts, peaks, heights, mountaintops, pinnacles, summits, plateaus, tablelands

Word Forms of Denes

Inflections: Déné, Dénés

Origin & Etymology of Denes

Canadian French, of Athabascan origin; akin to Chipewyan & Slave (Athabascan languages of Canada) dene person

First known use: 1867

Frequently Asked Questions about Denes

What does "Denes" mean?

"Denes" means a member of any of the Athabascan-speaking peoples of the interior of Alaska and northwestern Canada; also, the languages of these peoples. As a noun, it is defined as: a member of any of the Athabascan-speaking peoples of the interior of Alaska and northwestern Canada; also, the languages of these peoples.

What is another word for "Denes"?

Other words for "Denes" include dales, hollows, vales and valleys. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Denes" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Denes"?

There are 18 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Denes". Common alternatives include dales, hollows, vales and valleys.

How do you use "Denes" in a sentence?

Examples of "Denes" in a sentence: "there are some deeply wooded denes in that part of Northumberland".

Is "Denes" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Denes" is a noun.

How do you pronounce "Denes"?

"Denes" is pronounced /de-ˈnā/ as a noun, /ˈdēn/ as a noun and /nä-ˈdā-(ˌ)nā/ as a noun and divided into syllables as Dé·né.

What is the origin of the word "Denes"?

"Denes" comes from Canadian French, of Athabascan origin; akin to Chipewyan & Slave (Athabascan languages of Canada) dene person. First known use: 1867.

What is another word for "Denes" meaning "an area of lowland between hills or mountains"?

When "Denes" (noun) means an area of lowland between hills or mountains, synonyms include dales, hollows, vales and valleys.