Miwok

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Definition
  1. Noun:
    • A Penutian language spoken by the Miwok people: This refers to a specific language belonging to the Penutian language family, historically spoken by the Miwok people.
    • A member of the North American Indian people living in the central Sierra Nevada in California: This refers to an individual belonging to the Miwok, a group of indigenous peoples of California.
Usage Examples

  • Noun (Language): The linguist studied the grammar of Miwok.Efforts are being made to revitalize the Miwok language.

  • Noun (Person): A Miwok from the Sierra region shared stories of his ancestors.The museum exhibit honors the history and culture of the Miwok.

Advanced Usage
  • Ethnonym: The term "Miwok" is used as an ethnonym, a name for a people and their language. It is often used in anthropological, historical, and linguistic contexts.
Variants and Related Words
  • Miwokan (adj): Pertaining to the Miwok people or their languages.
Synonyms
  • Miwok people: A synonym when referring to the group collectively.
  • Miwok language: A synonym when referring specifically to the linguistic system.
Notes on Meaning
  • The term has two primary, closely related meanings: one denoting a person (an ethnolinguistic group member) and the other denoting their language. The context usually makes the specific meaning clear.
  • It is a proper noun and is typically capitalized.
Noun
  1. a Penutian language spoken by the Miwok
  2. a member of the North American Indian people living in the central Sierra Nevada in California

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