Miwok (Noun)
Meaning 1
A member of the North American Indian people living in the central Sierra Nevada in California.
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- Miwok women were known for their intricate basket-weaving skills that allowed them to create beautiful works of art.
- The Miwok people had a deep respect for the land and their ancestors who came before them.
- A Miwok legend told of a great spirit that roamed the mountains and forests, teaching valuable lessons to those who listened.
- The Miwok had a thriving village near the present-day location of Yosemite National Park.
- During the 1800s, the Miwok population suffered greatly when European-Americans came to California in search of gold.
Meaning 2
A Penutian language spoken by the Miwok.
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
Examples
- The Miwok language was traditionally spoken by the Miwok people, an indigenous people of Northern California.
- Miwok is one of the languages of the Yok-Utian branch of the Penutian language family.
- Different dialects of the Miwok language have become mutually unintelligible over time.
- The Miwok language was documented by linguist L.S. Freeland in the early 20th century.
- Efforts are being made to revitalize the Miwok language among younger generations.