Definition

1. 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

1. the Yuman language spoken by the Yuma
2. a town in southwestern Arizona on the Colorado River and the California border
3. a member of the North American Indian people of Arizona and adjacent Mexico and California