Definition

Noun: 1. A member of a seafaring Indigenous people of the Pacific Northwest Coast of North America, primarily living in southern Alaska, British Columbia, and the Yukon. 2. The language spoken by the Tlingit people, belonging to the Na-Dene language family.

Usage Examples

• Noun (referring to a person or people):
  • She is a Tlingit artist renowned for her intricate wood carvings.
  • The Tlingit have a rich tradition of storytelling and potlatch ceremonies.
• Noun (referring to the language):
  • Efforts are underway to revitalize the Tlingit language among younger generations.
  • He is studying Tlingit to better understand his cultural heritage.

Advanced Usage

• The term is used as both a singular and plural noun (e.g., , ).
• It functions as a proper adjective when describing cultural artifacts, practices, or attributes (e.g., , , ).

Variants and Related Words

• Tlingit (adj.): Pertaining to the Tlingit people, their culture, or their language.
  • The museum has an impressive collection of Tlingit masks.

Synonyms

• There are no direct synonyms for the proper noun as it names a specific nation. In historical contexts, broader terms like North American Indian or Alaska Native might be used, but these are not synonyms and encompass many distinct peoples.

Noun

1. the Na-Dene language spoken by the Tlingit
2. a member of a seafaring group of North American Indians living in southern Alaska