Kiliwa (Noun)
Meaning 1
A member of a North American Indian people living in northern Baja California.
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- The Kiliwa people traditionally resided in the northern part of Baja California, Mexico.
- Their traditional lands were located near the present-day town of Arroyo de León in Baja California.
- The Kiliwa language is part of the Cochimí language family and is considered an endangered language.
- The Kiliwa people were skilled hunters and gatherers, utilizing the resources of the Baja California desert.
- The Kiliwa population significantly declined due to the introduction of European diseases and colonization.
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Meaning 2
The Yuman language spoken by the Kiliwa.
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.