Shawnee (Noun)
Meaning 1
A member of the Algonquian people formerly living along the Tennessee river.
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Hypernyms
Meaning 2
The Algonquian language spoken by the Shawnee.
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
Examples
- The Shawnee language is a member of the Algonquian language family and is still spoken by some members of the Shawnee Nation.
- Shawnee is a polysynthetic language, meaning that words are composed of many morphemes that convey different meanings.
- The Shawnee language has a complex system of suffixes and prefixes that are used to indicate grammatical relationships.
- Although the number of fluent Shawnee speakers has declined significantly, efforts are being made to revitalize the language through language classes and cultural programs.
- The Shawnee language is closely related to other Algonquian languages, such as Miami and Illinois, and shares many similarities with these languages.