maricopa
Definition
Noun: 1. A member of a North American Indian people: The Maricopa are a Native American tribe, originally part of the Yuman peoples, historically living along the lower Colorado and Gila Rivers, now primarily in Arizona. 2. The Yuman language spoken by the Maricopa people: This refers to the specific language, part of the River branch of the Yuman language family, traditionally spoken by the Maricopa and the closely related Halchidhoma people.
Usage Examples
- Noun (referring to the people):
- The Maricopa have a long history of farming in the desert.
- She is a member of the Maricopa Indian Community.
- Noun (referring to the language):
- Fewer than 100 fluent speakers of Maricopa remain today.
- Efforts are underway to document and revitalize the Maricopa language.
Advanced Usage
- As an attributive noun: "Maricopa" is often used before another noun to describe something related to the tribe or its culture.
- Maricopa pottery is known for its distinctive designs.
- They attended a Maricopa cultural festival.
Variants and Related Words
- Halchidhoma: A closely related tribe that also speaks (or spoke) the Maricopa language.
- Yuman: The larger language family to which the Maricopa language belongs.
- Piipaash: The name the Maricopa use for themselves in their own language.
Synonyms
- (For the people): Tribe, nation, community.
- (For the language): Native language, indigenous language.
Related Phrases
- Maricopa County: A county in Arizona, named after the tribe, though its boundaries are not the tribe's reservation.
- Maricopa Indian Community: The official name for the federally recognized tribe's reservation land in Arizona.
Noun
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the Yuman language spoken by the Maricopa and the Halchidhoma
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a member of a North American Indian people of the Gila river valley in Arizona
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