miwok
Definition
- 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
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a Penutian language spoken by the Miwok
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a member of the North American Indian people living in the central Sierra Nevada in California
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