tsimshian

• Substantivo próprio que designa um membro do povo indígena tsimshian, que vive às margens de rios e na costa do norte da Colúmbia Britânica, no Canadá, ou a língua penutiana falada por esse povo. Em português, também se usa para se referir ao conjunto desse povo.

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.

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1. Indigenous PeopleB2formal

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

   Povo indígena

   • 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.

   Língua

   • 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.