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wichita

/ˈwɪtʃ.ɪ.tɔː/

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noun

/ˈwɪtʃ.ɪ.tɔː/C1formalamerican
  • ruИмя собственное, относящееся к коренному американскому народу, изначально проживавшему в регионе между Канзасом и центральным Техасом, их каддоанскому языку или крупнейшему городу в Канзасе, расположенному на реке Арканзас.

A proper noun referring to a Native American people originally from the region between Kansas and central Texas, their Caddoan language, or the largest city in Kansas located on the Arkansas River.

uncountable · proper noun

  1. Indigenous peopleB2formalamerican

    A member of the Caddoan Native American people who historically lived in the region between Kansas and central Texas.

    ruКоренной народ

    • The Wichita people were known for their farming and trade.
    • Historians study the culture of the Wichita tribe.
    • The Wichita lived in grass houses before European contact.
  2. A2formalamerican

    The largest city in Kansas, located in the southern part of the state on the Arkansas River.

    ruУичито

    • Wichita is known for its aviation industry.
    • She moved to Wichita for a new job.
    • The museum in Wichita has a great collection of art.
  3. C1formalamerican

    The Caddoan language spoken by the Wichita people.

    ruЯзык вичита

    • Linguists are working to document the Wichita language.
    • Only a few elders still speak Wichita fluently.
    • The Wichita language is part of the Caddoan family.
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