Calapuya (Noun)
Meaning
A member of the North American Indian people of Oregon.
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- The Calapuya tribe traditionally resided in the Willamette Valley of Oregon.
- Archaeologists have been studying the ancient settlements of the Calapuya people.
- The Calapuya were skilled hunters and gatherers in their native Oregon lands.
- The arrival of European settlers significantly impacted the Calapuya population and way of life.
- Historians have documented the struggles of the Calapuya people to maintain their cultural heritage.