Seminole (Noun)
Meaning 1
A member of the Muskhogean people who moved into Florida in the 18th century.
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- The Seminole tribe preserved their cultural identity despite European colonization and the arrival of American settlers in Florida.
- The village was home to a large population of Seminole people who lived off the land and moved seasonally.
- Many Seminole were forced to relocate from their ancestral lands in Florida to reservations in Oklahoma.
- In the 19th century, the United States government clashed with the Seminole during several wars over territorial control.
- The Seminole woman wove baskets from the reeds and cattails that grew near her village in the Everglades.
Hypernyms
Meaning 2
The Muskhogean language of the Seminole.
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
Examples
- The Seminole dialect is mutually unintelligible with other Muskhogean languages like Creek and Miccosukee.
- The Seminole language continues to be an essential aspect of the tribe's identity and cultural heritage.
- A specialized language program has been established to ensure the continued use and preservation of the Seminole tongue.
- During her time on the reservation, the anthropologist was immersed in the Seminole language by interacting with the local community.
- One of the most significant obstacles faced by linguists is transcribing spoken Seminole and preserving its dialectical variations.