mohave

indénombrable · nom propre

A proper noun referring to a Native American people originally from the Colorado River valley, the desert region in California and Arizona named after them, or their Yuman language.

• 🇫🇷Nom propre désignant un peuple amérindien originaire de la vallée du fleuve Colorado, le désert de Californie et d'Arizona nommé en leur honneur, ainsi que leur langue de la famille yumane.

1. Indigenous people B2 formal american

   A member of a Native American tribe originally inhabiting the Colorado River valley in present-day Arizona, Nevada, and California.

   • The Mohave people have a rich cultural history along the Colorado River.
   • Many Mohave still live in their ancestral territories today.
   • The Mohave are known for their traditional pottery and basket weaving.

   🇫🇷Mohave (peuple autochtone)

2. Desert region B2 formal american

   A large desert area located in southern California and western Arizona, known for its arid climate and unique landscape.

   • The Mohave Desert is one of the hottest places in North America.
   • Tourists visit the Mohave Desert to see its stunning rock formations.
   • The Mohave Desert receives very little rainfall each year.

   🇫🇷Désert des Mojaves

   Synonymes: mojave

3. Language C1 formal american

   The Yuman language spoken by the Mohave people, part of the Hokan language family.

   • The Mohave language is still spoken by some elders in the community.
   • Linguists are working to document and preserve the Mohave language.
   • Learning the Mohave language helps keep the culture alive.

   🇫🇷mohave (langue)

   Synonymes: mojave

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