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yokuts

/ˈjoʊ.kəts/

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noun

/ˈjoʊ.kəts/formalamerican
  • ruСуществительное, обозначающее представителя коренного народа Северной Америки, исторически проживавшего в долине Сан-Хоакин, или пенутийский язык, на котором говорит этот народ.

A noun referring to a member of a North American Indigenous people historically living in the San Joaquin Valley, or to the Penutian language spoken by this people.

proper noun

  1. C2formalamerican

    A Penutian language historically spoken by the Yokuts people in the San Joaquin Valley of California.

    ruЯзык

    • The Yokuts language is part of the Penutian family.
    • Linguists are working to document the remaining speakers of Yokuts.
    • Several dialects of Yokuts were spoken across the San Joaquin Valley.

    Synonymsmariposan

  2. C2formalamerican

    A member of the Indigenous North American people originally from the San Joaquin Valley in California.

    ruНарод

    • The Yokuts were known for their intricate basket weaving.
    • Many Yokuts now live on rancherias in central California.
    • The Yokuts people have a rich cultural heritage.

    Synonymsmariposan

Forms
  • yokuts plural form
  • yokuts' possessive plural form
  • yokuts' possessive singular form