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

1. the Yuman language spoken by the Cochimi
2. a member of a North American Indian people living in central Baja California