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Sahaptino (Noun)

Meaning

A member of a North American Indian people who lived in Oregon along the Columbia river and its tributaries in Washington and northern Idaho.

Classification

Nouns denoting people.

Examples

  • The Sahaptino people traditionally resided in the region surrounding the Columbia River and its tributaries.
  • A Sahaptino village was often located near a river or stream to provide easy access to fish and other aquatic resources.
  • The Sahaptino were skilled traders and exchanged goods with neighboring tribes, including the Nez Perce and the Cayuse.
  • Sahaptino women played a crucial role in the tribe's social and economic structure, often managing the household and childcare.
  • The Sahaptino people had a rich spiritual tradition, believing in a complex pantheon of spirits that inhabited the natural world.

Synonyms

  • Sahaptin
  • Shahaptian

Hypernyms

  • Penutian

Hyponyms

  • Nez Perce
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