Atakapa (Noun)
Meaning 1
A language spoken by the Atakapa of the Gulf Coast of Louisiana and Texas.
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
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Meaning 2
A member of an Indian people formerly living along the Gulf Coast of Louisiana and Texas.
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- The Atakapa were a tribe of Native Americans who traditionally resided along the Gulf Coast of Louisiana and Texas.
- Early European explorers and settlers encountered the Atakapa in the region that is now southwestern Louisiana and southeastern Texas.
- As hunters and gatherers, the Atakapa exploited the abundant wildlife and plant life of their coastal and riverine environment.
- The Atakapa were skilled craftsmen, using materials such as cane, wood, and deerskin to make tools and other items for everyday life.
- Despite their rich culture and traditions, the Atakapa population declined dramatically in the 18th century due to disease and violence.