shahaptian

• Sustantivo que designa a un miembro de un pueblo indígena de América del Norte que habitaba históricamente a lo largo del río Columbia y sus afluentes en Oregón, Washington y el norte de Idaho, o la lengua penutí hablada por este grupo.

A noun referring to a member of a North American Indigenous people historically residing along the Columbia River and its tributaries in Oregon, Washington, and northern Idaho, or to the Penutian language spoken by this group.

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1. Indigenous PeopleC2formalamerican

   A member of a Native American group historically residing in Oregon along the Columbia River and its tributaries in Washington and northern Idaho.

   Shahaptiano (pueblo indígena)

   • The Shahaptian people were known for their fishing and trading along the Columbia River.
   • Anthropologists have studied the cultural practices of the Shahaptian.
   • The Shahaptian maintained a rich oral tradition.

   Sinónimossahaptin

2. Language FamilyC2formalamerican

   A Penutian language spoken by the Shahaptian people.

   Familia de lenguas shahaptianas

   • Linguists classify Shahaptian within the Penutian language family.
   • The Shahaptian language is now critically endangered.
   • Efforts are being made to document and revitalize the Shahaptian language.