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montagnard

noun, often capitalized
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mon·​ta·​gnard | \ ˌmōⁿ-ˌtän-ˈyär(d) How to pronounce montagnard (audio) \

Definition of montagnard

: a member of any of various peoples inhabiting the highlands of central and southern Vietnam

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montagnard adjective, often capitalized

First Known Use of montagnard

1842, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for montagnard

French, mountaineer, from montagne mountain, from Old French montaigne

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“Montagnard.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/montagnard. Accessed 29 Feb. 2020.

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