Definition

1. 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

1. the Yuman language spoken by the Cocopa
2. a member of a North American Indian people living around the mouth of the Colorado River