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Piute (Noun)

Meaning

A member of either of two Shoshonean peoples (northern Paiute and southern Paiute) related to the Aztecs and living in the southwestern United States.

Classification

Nouns denoting people.

Examples

  • The Paiute tribe was known for their skill in weaving baskets from willow and other plant fibers.
  • Paiute oral tradition is rich in stories about the creation of the world and the exploits of their ancestors.
  • In the late 19th century, the US government forcibly relocated many Paiute people to reservations.
  • A Paiute leader named Wovoka founded the Ghost Dance movement in the late 19th century.
  • The traditional Paiute diet consisted mainly of seeds, nuts, and berries gathered from the desert landscape.

Synonyms

  • Paiute

Hypernyms

  • Shoshone
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