ADI: This community was referred as Abor means unruly or savage by plain people in Assamese language. The name Abor had been replaced as 'ADI' means 'Hill Man' as word Abor is derogatory term.
APATANI: They call themselves as 'Tanii'. The word 'Apatani' has two syllable words Apa plus Tani. Here 'Apa' means 'regard or respect' addresses by the neighboring tribes and 'Tani' means belonging to descendent of Abotani, the earliest known forefather of the Apatani. But constitutionally remained as Apa + Tani.
HILL MIRI: The Hill Miri consist of the English word- Hill and local name Miri, which is several connotation as 'Go-Between', as 'Priest', a worshiper and left bank. The indigenous language 'Mi' stands for man and 'Ri' means River or water.
MIJI: This community calls themselves as Dhamai. The word 'Miji' is derived from Aka vocabulary, meaning 'Fire giving people'. Here 'Mi' means 'Fire' and 'Ji' means 'Giving.'
NYISHI: This community was referred as Dafla means unruly or savage in Assamese language. This word is a derogatory term and had been replaced as Nyishi means 'Man'.
NOCTE: Nocte means people living in an organised village community. Here 'Noc' means 'village' and 'Te' means 'People' i.e. village people or one who live in village.
TAGIN: The word 'Tagin' is believed to be given by the Tibetan Trader. This word might have been derived from 'Egin' means cloth which conceals the privacy of male members.
TANGSA: The word 'Tangsa' is an amalgamation of two words. Tang and Sa. Here 'Tang' means 'Hill' and 'Sa' means 'People' i.e. Hill people.
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