cochimi
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Definition
Noun 1. A language: The Cochimi language is an extinct Yuman language that was historically spoken by the Cochimi people in central Baja California. 2. A person: A Cochimi is a member of a North American Indian people who lived in central Baja California.
Usage Examples
- As a language:
- Linguists have studied the few remaining records of the Cochimi language.
- The last fluent speaker of Cochimi is believed to have died in the early 20th century.
- As a person:
- A Cochimi crafted these traditional tools.
- The museum exhibit details the history and culture of the Cochimi.
Advanced Usage
- The term is used primarily in anthropological, historical, and linguistic contexts.
- When referring to the language, it is often specified as "the Cochimi language" to avoid ambiguity with the people.
Variants and Related Words
- Cochimí: An alternative spelling, often using an accent on the final 'i'.
- Yuman: The language family to which Cochimi belonged. Other Yuman languages include Diegueño (Kumeyaay) and Mojave.
Synonyms
- For the language: (None are exact, but it can be described as) an extinct Yuman language of Baja California.
- For the people: (None are exact, but it can be described as) an indigenous people of central Baja California.
Noun
- the Yuman language spoken by the Cochimi
- a member of a North American Indian people living in central Baja California