mojave

unzählbar · Eigenname

A proper noun referring to a Native American people originally from the Colorado River valley, the desert region in southern California and western Arizona named after them, or their Yuman language.

• 🇩🇪Eigenname für ein indigenes nordamerikanisches Volk, das ursprünglich im Tal des Colorado River lebte, sowie für die nach ihm benannte Wüstenregion im Süden Kaliforniens und Westen Arizonas oder für dessen Yuma-Sprache.

1. Indigenous people B2 formal american

   A member of a Native American tribe historically residing in the Colorado River Valley, spanning parts of present-day Arizona, Nevada, and California.

   • The Mojave people have a rich cultural heritage along the Colorado River.
   • Mojave tribal elders share stories of their ancestors.
   • The Mojave are known for their intricate basket weaving.

   🇩🇪Ureinwohner

   Synonyme: mohave

2. Desert region B1 formal american

   A large arid area located in southern California and western Arizona, known for its extreme temperatures and unique landscape.

   • The Mojave Desert is home to the iconic Joshua tree.
   • Driving through the Mojave at noon can be dangerously hot.
   • Many films are shot in the stark landscapes of the Mojave.

   🇩🇪Wüstenregion

3. Language C1 formal american

   The Yuman language spoken by the Mojave people.

   • Linguists are working to document the Mojave language.
   • Only a few fluent speakers of Mojave remain today.
   • The Mojave language has a complex verb structure.

   🇩🇪Sprache

   Synonyme: mohave

• mojaves plural form
• mojaves' possessive plural form
• mojave's possessive singular form