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Shastan (Noun)

Meaning

A group of languages of the Hokan family in California.

Classification

Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.

Examples

  • The Shastan languages were traditionally spoken by American Indian tribes in northern California and southern Oregon.
  • The Karok language, a member of the Shastan language family, was traditionally spoken along the Klamath River.
  • Several Shastan languages, including Karok, Yana, and Shasta, are now considered to be endangered.
  • Shastan languages are known for their complex grammatical systems and rich storytelling traditions.
  • The Shastan language family is one of the most poorly documented language families in North America.

Hypernyms

  • Hoka
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