yuma
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Definition
- Proper noun:
- A member of the Yuma people: A person belonging to a North American Indian people historically located in the region of Arizona, adjacent Mexico, and California.
- The Yuman language: The language spoken by the Yuma people, part of the Yuman language family.
- A place name: A town located in southwestern Arizona, United States, situated on the Colorado River at the border with California.
Usage Examples
Proper noun (Ethnic group):
- She is a Yuma and knows many traditional stories.
- The Yuma have a rich cultural history in the Southwest.
Proper noun (Language):
- Few fluent speakers of Yuma remain today.
- He is studying the grammar of the Yuma language.
Proper noun (Place):
- Yuma is known for its sunny weather.
- We crossed the border near Yuma, Arizona.
Advanced Usage
- Used attributively: The term can be used as an adjective to describe things related to the people, language, or place.
- Yuma traditions are preserved in the local museum.
- The Yuma County Fair is a popular annual event.
Variants and Related Words
- Yuman (adj/noun): Pertaining to a larger family of languages and peoples of the region, which includes the Yuma.
- The Quechan language is also a Yuman language.
Synonyms
- Quechan: An alternative name for the Yuma people and their language.
- Arizona city, Colorado River city: Descriptive terms for the place.
Noun
- the Yuman language spoken by the Yuma
- a town in southwestern Arizona on the Colorado River and the California border
- a member of the North American Indian people of Arizona and adjacent Mexico and California