paiute

• Nom désignant un membre de l'un des deux peuples shoshones (Paiutes du Nord et Paiutes du Sud), apparentés aux Aztèques, vivant dans le sud-ouest des États-Unis, ou leur langue shoshone.

A noun referring to a member of either of two Shoshonean peoples (Northern Paiute and Southern Paiute) related to the Aztecs, living in the southwestern United States, or to their Shoshonean language.

nom propre

1. Indigenous PeopleB2formalamerican

   A member of either of two related Shoshonean groups (Northern Paiute and Southern Paiute) historically living in the southwestern United States.

   Paiute (peuple amérindien)

   • The Paiute have a rich cultural heritage in the Great Basin region.
   • Many Paiute people continue to practice traditional crafts.
   • The Northern Paiute and Southern Paiute are distinct groups with their own histories.

2. B2formalamerican

   The Shoshonean language spoken by the Paiute people.

   paiute (langue)

   • The Paiute language is part of the Uto-Aztecan family.
   • Efforts are being made to revitalize the Paiute language.
   • He is learning to speak Paiute from his elders.