Penutian (Noun)
Meaning 1
A family of Amerindian language spoken in the great interior valley of California.
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
Examples
- The Penutian language family is a group of languages spoken by indigenous peoples in the western United States, particularly in the Great Basin and California regions.
- The Miwok language is a member of the Penutian language family, which also includes the Ohlone and Maidu languages.
- The Penutian languages are known for their complex grammatical systems and distinctive sound profiles.
- Linguists have identified several distinct branches within the Penutian language family, including the Yok-Utian and Maidu groups.
- The Wintun language, spoken traditionally in the Sacramento Valley, is considered a member of the Penutian language family.
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Meaning 2
A member of a North American Indian people speaking one of the Penutian languages.
Classification
Nouns denoting people.