Definition

Noun: 1. A member of the Taracahitian people of north central Mexico: The term "Tarahumara" refers to an individual belonging to an Indigenous group native to the Sierra Madre Occidental region in the state of Chihuahua, Mexico. They are known for their long-distance running ability and traditional way of life.

Examples of Usage

• Noun:
  • The Tarahumara are renowned for their endurance running.
  • He met a Tarahumara who shared stories about life in the canyons.
  • Traditional Tarahumara crafts are highly valued.

Advanced Usage

• The term is often used in anthropological, cultural, and athletic contexts to discuss the people's traditions, challenges, and unique physical capabilities.
• It functions as both a singular and a plural noun (e.g., one Tarahumara, many Tarahumara).

Variants and Related Words

• Rarámuri: This is the people's name for themselves in their own language, meaning "footrunners" or "those who run fast." It is often used interchangeably with "Tarahumara."
• Tarahumara culture: Refers to the collective customs, beliefs, and artifacts of this people.
• Tarahumara language: Refers to the Uto-Aztecan language spoken by the Tarahumara people.

Synonyms

• Rarámuri (preferred endonym)

Notes on Meaning

• The primary meaning is as an ethnonym, identifying a specific Indigenous nation.
• It is not typically used in idiomatic expressions or as part of phrasal verbs in general English. Its use is specific to the proper noun referring to the people.

Noun

1. a member of the Taracahitian people of north central Mexico