shahaptian

• Nom désignant un membre d'un peuple autochtone d'Amérique du Nord historiquement établi le long du fleuve Columbia et de ses affluents en Oregon, dans l'État de Washington et dans le nord de l'Idaho, ou la langue pénutienne parlée par ce groupe.

A noun referring to a member of a North American Indigenous people historically residing along the Columbia River and its tributaries in Oregon, Washington, and northern Idaho, or to the Penutian language spoken by this group.

nom propre

1. Indigenous PeopleC2formalamerican

   A member of a Native American group historically residing in Oregon along the Columbia River and its tributaries in Washington and northern Idaho.

   Shahaptian (membre du peuple)

   • The Shahaptian people were known for their fishing and trading along the Columbia River.
   • Anthropologists have studied the cultural practices of the Shahaptian.
   • The Shahaptian maintained a rich oral tradition.

   Synonymessahaptin

2. Language FamilyC2formalamerican

   A Penutian language spoken by the Shahaptian people.

   Famille de langues shahaptiennes

   • Linguists classify Shahaptian within the Penutian language family.
   • The Shahaptian language is now critically endangered.
   • Efforts are being made to document and revitalize the Shahaptian language.