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Vocabulary Entry
tanoan
|noun • adjective
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N
noun
A member of a group of Native American languages spoken by the Tanoan people in the southwestern United States.
Example Sentences
"The Tanoan languages include several dialects."
"Linguists study the structure of the Tanoan languages."
"Tanoan speakers are primarily found in New Mexico."
A
adjective
Relating to the Tanoan languages or the people who speak them.
Example Sentences
"The Tanoan heritage is rich in tradition."
"She specializes in Tanoan linguistics."
"Tanoan cultural practices are unique to the region."