sahaptin
IPA: sʌhˈæptɪn
Root Word: Sahaptin
noun
- A member of a Native American people who occupied a large territory along the Columbia river in northern Idaho, Oregon and Washington.
- The language spoken by the Sahaptin people.
- A family of languages comprising Sahaptin and Nez Perce.
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Examples of "sahaptin" in Sentences
- The Sahaptin people have a rich cultural heritage tied to the Pacific Northwest
- I learned a few Sahaptin phrases while studying Indigenous languages
- The Sahaptin language reflects the deep connection of its speakers to the land
- Traditional stories in Sahaptin often convey important lessons about nature and community
- Efforts are being made to revitalize the Sahaptin language among younger generations
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