tsimshian

• Nombre propio que se refiere a un pueblo indígena de la costa noroeste de América del Norte, asentado principalmente en la zona del río Skeena y la costa de la Columbia Británica, o a su lengua de la familia tsimshiana.

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.

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1. Indigenous PeopleB2formal

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

   tsimshiano

   • 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.

   Idioma tsimshiano

   • 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.