Ofo (Noun)
Meaning 1
A member of the Siouan people living in the Yazoo river valley in Mississippi.
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Hypernyms
Meaning 2
A Siouan language spoken by the Ofo.
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
Examples
- The Ofo language is a member of the Siouan language family and is traditionally spoken by the Ofo people.
- The Ofo language is considered an endangered language with only a few fluent speakers remaining.
- The Ofo language is closely related to the Tutelo language and the two languages share many similarities.
- Efforts are being made to document and preserve the Ofo language through language classes and cultural programs.
- The Ofo language is an important part of the cultural heritage of the Ofo people and is still spoken by some community members today.