Iroquoian Language (Noun)
Meaning
A family of North American Indian languages spoken by the Iroquois.
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
Examples
- The Iroquoian language family is a group of languages spoken by the Iroquois people, traditionally located in what is now the northeastern United States and southeastern Canada.
- The Iroquoian language is an agglutinative language, meaning that words are formed by adding prefixes and suffixes to roots.
- Linguists have identified several distinct languages within the Iroquoian language family, including Mohawk, Oneida, and Seneca.
- The Iroquoian language has a complex system of grammar and syntax, with many different verb conjugations and noun declensions.
- Efforts are being made to revitalize the Iroquoian language, including language classes and cultural programs for young people.