mohave

• Substantivo próprio que se refere a um povo indígena norte-americano que originalmente habitava a região do vale do rio Colorado e o deserto no sudeste da Califórnia e oeste do Arizona, batizado em sua homenagem, ou à língua yumana falada por esse povo.

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.

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1. Indigenous peopleB2formalamerican

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

   Povo indígena

   • 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.

2. Desert regionB2formalamerican

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

   Deserto de Mojave

   • 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.

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3. C1formalamerican

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

   Língua

   • 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.

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