mojave

• Nom propre relatif à un peuple amérindien originaire de la vallée du fleuve Colorado, à la région désertique du sud de la Californie et de l'ouest de l'Arizona nommée en leur honneur, ou à leur langue yumane.

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

indénombrable · nom propre

1. Indigenous peopleB2formalamerican

   A member of a Native American tribe historically residing in the Colorado River Valley, spanning parts of present-day Arizona, Nevada, and California.

   Mojave (peuple autochtone)

   • The Mojave people have a rich cultural heritage along the Colorado River.
   • Mojave tribal elders share stories of their ancestors.
   • The Mojave are known for their intricate basket weaving.

   Synonymesmohave

2. Desert regionB1formalamerican

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

   Désert des Mojaves

   • The Mojave Desert is home to the iconic Joshua tree.
   • Driving through the Mojave at noon can be dangerously hot.
   • Many films are shot in the stark landscapes of the Mojave.

3. C1formalamerican

   The Yuman language spoken by the Mojave people.

   langue mojave

   • Linguists are working to document the Mojave language.
   • Only a few fluent speakers of Mojave remain today.
   • The Mojave language has a complex verb structure.

   Synonymesmohave