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muskhogean

/mʌsˈkoʊ.ɡi.ən/

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noun

/mʌsˈkoʊ.ɡi.ən/C2formalamerican
  • ruСуществительное, обозначающее представителя любого из коренных народов, ранее проживавших на юго-востоке США и говоривших на языках семьи мускогских языков, или саму эту языковую семью.

A noun referring to a member of any of the Indigenous peoples formerly living in the southeastern United States who spoke languages belonging to the Muskhogean family, or to the language family itself.

proper noun

  1. A member of a Native American peopleC1formalamerican

    A person belonging to any of the indigenous groups historically residing in the southeastern United States who speak or spoke a Muskhogean language.

    ruПредставитель народа мускоги

    • The Muskhogean peoples include the Choctaw, Chickasaw, and Creek nations.
    • Historians study the cultural practices of the Muskhogean tribes.
    • A Muskhogean elder shared stories of their ancestors.

    Synonymsmuskogean

  2. A language familyC1formalamerican

    A group of related indigenous languages spoken by various tribes in the southeastern United States.

    ruЯзыковая семья

    • Muskhogean languages are known for their complex verb structures.
    • Linguists classify Choctaw and Chickasaw as part of the Muskhogean family.
    • Efforts are being made to revitalize Muskhogean languages among younger generations.

    Synonymsmuskogean

Forms
  • muskhogeans plural form
  • muskhogeans' possessive plural form
  • muskhogean's possessive singular form