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Pawnee (Noun)

Meaning 1

A member of the Pawnee nation formerly living in Nebraska and Kansas but now largely in Oklahoma.

Classification

Nouns denoting people.

Examples

  • The museum had an exhibit showcasing the traditional clothing and lifestyles of the Pawnee.
  • Local historians often sought out the counsel of the elderly Pawnee who had spent years preserving their tribe's traditions.
  • Many Pawnee people traveled to Nebraska and Kansas to visit the ancestral lands where their families once resided.
  • The state's annual fair celebrated Oklahoma's diverse cultural heritage, including a dance performance by a troupe of Pawnee dancers.
  • A young Pawnee artist became renowned for her expressive oil paintings that depicted the sweeping vistas of the Great Plains.

Meaning 2

The Caddoan language spoken by the Pawnee.

Classification

Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.

Examples

  • The Pawnee language was a vital part of the culture and traditions of the tribe, especially during storytelling.
  • The traditional dances performed by the Pawnee people were often accompanied by songs in their native language.
  • Historians and linguists have been working to document the Pawnee language and create a comprehensive dictionary for it.
  • Learning the Pawnee language has been crucial for the younger generation of the tribe in preserving their heritage.
  • Efforts have been made to create a standardized writing system for the Pawnee language to aid in its preservation.

Hypernyms

  • Caddoan
  • Caddoan Language
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