Shahaptian (Noun)
Meaning 1
A Penutian language spoken by the Shahaptian.
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
Synonyms
Meaning 2
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 Shahaptian tribe was known for their expertise in fishing and gathering along the Columbia River.
- The Shahaptian people traditionally resided in the region that is now Oregon, Washington, and northern Idaho.
- In the 19th century, the Shahaptian population was significantly reduced due to the introduction of European diseases.
- The Shahaptian language is part of the Sahaptian language family and is still spoken by some tribe members today.
- The Shahaptian tribe was skilled in crafting canoes from cedar trees, which they used for transportation and trade.