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.