Cocopah
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Definition
- Noun:
- A member of a North American Indian people: The Cocopah are an indigenous people whose traditional lands are located around the lower Colorado River and the Gulf of California.
- The Yuman language spoken by this people: Cocopah is the language spoken by the Cocopah people, belonging to the Yuman language family.
Usage Examples
- Noun (referring to the people):
- Noun (referring to the language):
Advanced Usage
- Cultural Reference: The term is used in anthropological, historical, and linguistic contexts to refer specifically to this distinct ethnic and linguistic group.
Variants and Related Words
- Cocopa: An alternate spelling for Cocopah.
- Cucapá: The Spanish-derived name for the Cocopah people and language.
- Yuman: The language family to which Cocopah belongs.
Synonyms
- Indigenous people of the Colorado River delta
- Yuman-speaking tribe (This is a broader category that includes the Cocopah.)
Notes on Meaning
The word "Cocopah" functions exclusively as a proper noun. It does not have phrasal verbs or idioms associated with it in general English usage. Its use is primarily specific to the fields of ethnology and linguistics.
Noun
- the Yuman language spoken by the Cocopa
- a member of a North American Indian people living around the mouth of the Colorado River