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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.

Hypernyms

  • Amerindian Language
  • American-Indian Language
  • American Indian
  • Indian

Hyponyms

  • Sahaptin
  • Maidu
  • Chinook
  • Kalapuyan
  • Takelma
  • Yokuts
  • Miwok

Meaning 2

A member of a North American Indian people speaking one of the Penutian languages.

Classification

Nouns denoting people.

Hypernyms

  • Native American

Hyponyms

  • Sahaptin
  • Calapuya
  • Calapooya
  • Kalapuya
  • Sahaptino
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