skagit

• Sustantivo que designa a un pueblo indígena salish del noroeste del estado de Washington, o la lengua/dialecto salish que hablan.

A noun referring to a member of the Salish people in northwestern Washington, or the Salishan dialect spoken by them.

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1. Indigenous peopleC1formalamerican

   A member of the Coast Salish people who originally inhabited the Skagit River valley in northwestern Washington state.

   skagit (pueblo indígena)

   • The Skagit have lived in the region for thousands of years.
   • Skagit elders share traditional stories with younger generations.
   • The Skagit people are known for their rich cultural heritage.

2. C1formalamerican

   The Salishan dialect spoken by the Skagit people.

   Dialecto skagit

   • Linguists study the Skagit dialect to preserve its unique features.
   • The Skagit dialect is part of the Coast Salish language family.
   • Efforts are being made to revitalize the Skagit dialect among youth.