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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

  • Muskogean

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.

Hypernyms

  • Muskhogean Language
  • Muskogean
  • Muskogean Language
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