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.