Athapaskan Language (Noun)
Meaning
A group of Amerindian languages (the name coined by an American anthropologist, Edward Sapir).
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
Examples
- The Athapaskan language family is a large group of Amerindian languages spoken in western North America.
- Edward Sapir, an American anthropologist, coined the term Athapaskan language to describe this group of languages.
- The Athapaskan language is also known as Athabaskan or Athapascan, and it is spoken by various indigenous groups in Canada and the United States.
- The Athapaskan language family is known for its complex grammar and diverse dialects, with many languages still spoken today.
- Linguists have identified several branches within the Athapaskan language family, including the Pacific Coast Athapaskan and the Alaskan Athapaskan.