tatahumara

Thân thiện

The Tatahumara elder tells a story to the children.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • The Uto-Aztecan language of the Tarahumara people: "Tarahumara" refers to the language spoken by the indigenous Tarahumara people of northwestern Mexico. It is a member of the Uto-Aztecan language family.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The linguist is documenting the grammar of Tarahumara.
  • Efforts are being made to preserve the Tarahumara language for future generations.

Advanced Usage

• "Tarahumara" as a proper noun: The word is always capitalized as it is the name of a specific language and ethnic group.
  • She is conducting research on Tarahumara oral traditions.

Variants and Related Words

• Rarámuri: This is the endonym (the name the people call themselves and their language). "Tarahumara" is the exonym, commonly used in Spanish and English.
  • The Rarámuri are known for their long-distance running ability.

Synonyms

• Rarámuri language: The name for the language in the language itself.

Notes on Different Meanings

• Ethnic Group: While the primary definition here is for the language, the word "Tarahumara" is also commonly used to refer to the people themselves. However, in the context of this specific entry, only the linguistic meaning is provided.
  • The Tarahumara are renowned for their endurance running. (This usage refers to the people, not the language).

Học thuật

Noun

1. the Uto-Aztecan language of the Tatahumara

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• tatahumara