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tsimshian

/ˈtsɪm.ʃi.ən/

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noun

/ˈtsɪm.ʃi.ən/formal
  • ruИмя собственное, относящееся к представителю пенутийского народа, жившего на реках и в заливе Британской Колумбии, или к пенутийскому языку, на котором говорят цимшиане.

A proper noun referring to a member of a Penutian people who lived on rivers and a sound in British Columbia, or to the Penutian language spoken by the Tsimshian.

uncountable · proper noun

  1. Indigenous PeopleB2formal

    A member of a Penutian-speaking Indigenous group historically residing along rivers and a sound in British Columbia, Canada.

    ruКоренной народ

    • The Tsimshian have a rich cultural heritage of art and storytelling.
    • Many Tsimshian people live in communities along the coast of British Columbia.
    • The Tsimshian are known for their intricate totem poles and ceremonial masks.
  2. B2formal

    The Penutian language spoken by the Tsimshian people.

    ruЯзык

    • Efforts are being made to revitalize the Tsimshian language among younger generations.
    • She is studying the grammar of the Tsimshian language.
    • The Tsimshian language has several distinct dialects.
Forms
  • tsimshian plural form
  • tsimshians plural form
  • tsimshians' possessive plural form
  • tsimshian's possessive singular form