tsimshian

• Nom propre désignant un membre d'un peuple amérindien de la côte nord-ouest du Pacifique, historiquement établi en Colombie-Britannique, ou la langue de ce peuple.

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.

indénombrable · nom propre

1. Indigenous PeopleB2formal

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

   Tsimshian (peuple autochtone)

   • 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.

   tsimshian (langue)

   • 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.