Oneida (Noun)
Meaning 1
A member of the Iroquoian people formerly living east of Lake Ontario.
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Meaning 2
The Iroquoian language spoken by the Oneida.
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
Examples
- The Oneida language is part of the Iroquoian language family and is traditionally spoken by the Oneida people.
- Oneida is an endangered language with only a few fluent speakers remaining.
- Many efforts have been made to document and preserve the Oneida language for future generations.
- The Oneida language has a complex grammatical system and is difficult for non-native speakers to learn.
- Oneida language immersion programs are available for those interested in learning the language and culture.