wakashan

• 名词，指居住在加拿大不列颠哥伦比亚省和美国华盛顿州、说瓦卡什语（Wakashan）的北美原住民；也指瓦卡什语族，即这些民族所说的北美印第安语系。

A noun referring to a member of one of the Indigenous peoples in British Columbia and Washington who speak the Wakashan language, or to the family of North American Indian languages spoken by these peoples.

专有名词

1. Indigenous PersonC1formal

   A member of any of the Indigenous peoples in British Columbia and Washington state who speak a language belonging to the Wakashan family.

   瓦卡什人

   • The Wakashan have a rich tradition of storytelling and art.
   • Many Wakashan communities are located along the coast.
   • He is a proud Wakashan and works to preserve his cultural heritage.

2. Language FamilyC1formal

   A family of Indigenous languages spoken primarily in British Columbia, Canada, and Washington, USA.

   瓦卡什语系

   • The Wakashan language family includes Nuu-chah-nulth and Kwak'wala.
   • Linguists study the structure of Wakashan languages.
   • Efforts are being made to revitalize Wakashan languages.