Nez Perce (Noun)

Meaning ¹

A member of a tribe of the Shahaptian people living on the pacific coast.

Classification

Nouns denoting people.

Hypernyms

• Sahaptin
• Sahaptino

Meaning ²

The Shahaptian language spoken by the Nez Perce.

Classification

Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.

Examples

• The Nez Perce language is part of the Sahaptian language family and is traditionally spoken by the Nez Perce people.
• Nez Perce is an endangered language with only a few fluent speakers remaining.
• Efforts are being made to preserve the Nez Perce language through language classes and cultural programs.
• The Nez Perce language is closely related to other Sahaptian languages such as Yakama and Walla Walla.
• Historically the Nez Perce language was spoken by the Nez Perce people in the Pacific Northwest region of the United States.

Hypernyms

• Sahaptin