wakashan

• Substantiv, das einen Angehörigen eines der indigenen Völker in British Columbia und Washington bezeichnet, die eine Wakash-Sprache sprechen, oder die Familie der nordamerikanischen Indianersprachen, die von diesen Völkern gesprochen werden.

A noun referring to a member of one of the Indigenous peoples in British Columbia and Washington who speak the Wakashan language, or to the family of North American Indian languages spoken by these peoples.

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1. Indigenous PersonC1formal

   A member of any of the Indigenous peoples in British Columbia and Washington state who speak a language belonging to the Wakashan family.

   Wakashan

   • The Wakashan have a rich tradition of storytelling and art.
   • Many Wakashan communities are located along the coast.
   • He is a proud Wakashan and works to preserve his cultural heritage.

2. Language FamilyC1formal

   A family of Indigenous languages spoken primarily in British Columbia, Canada, and Washington, USA.

   Wakash-Sprachfamilie

   • The Wakashan language family includes Nuu-chah-nulth and Kwak'wala.
   • Linguists study the structure of Wakashan languages.
   • Efforts are being made to revitalize Wakashan languages.