Ottawa
/ˈɒtəwə/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: Ottawas
Meaning · English
A member of the Ottawa people.
Noun
Examples
The Anishinaabe people are American Indians who have historically been associated with the Great Lakes region of what is now called Canada and the United States. The Anishinaabe people of the Great Lakes include the Odawas (also known as the Ottawas), the Chippewas (also known as the Ojibwes), and t
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “Ottawa” mean?
A member of the Ottawa people.
Is “Ottawa” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.