mohave
Definition
- Noun:
- A member of a North American Indian people: Refers to an individual belonging to an indigenous group historically living in the Colorado River valley, spanning parts of Arizona, Nevada, and California.
- The Yuman language spoken by this people: Refers to the specific language, part of the Yuman language family, spoken by the Mohave people.
- A geographical region: Refers to a desert area located in southern California and western Arizona, associated with the traditional territory of the Mohave people.
Usage Examples
- Noun (Ethnic Group):
- A Mohave taught traditional basket-weaving techniques to the students.
- The history and culture of the Mohave are deeply connected to the Colorado River.
- Noun (Language):
- Fewer people speak Mohave fluently today.
- She is studying the grammar of the Mohave language.
- Noun (Region):
- The expedition crossed the harsh landscape of the Mohave.
- Temperatures in the Mohave can be extreme.
Advanced Usage
- Used attributively to describe things related to the people, language, or region.
- Mohave traditions include storytelling and song.
- They collected samples of Mohave pottery.
Variants and Related Words
- Mojave: An alternate, commonly used spelling for "Mohave," applicable to the people, language, and desert region.
- The Mojave Desert is a defining feature of the landscape.
Synonyms
- For the ethnic group: Mojave.
- For the language: Mojave.
- For the region: Mojave Desert, High Desert.
Notes on Meaning
The term "Mohave" specifically denotes the indigenous people, their language, and their associated geographic area. The alternate spelling "Mojave" is prevalent, especially for the desert region. When used, context typically clarifies whether the reference is to the people, the language, or the place.
Noun
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the Yuman language spoken by the Mohave
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a desert area in southern California and western Arizona
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a member of the North American Indian people formerly living in the Colorado river valley in Arizona and Nevada and California
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