Shoshonean (Noun)
Meaning
A subfamily of Uto-Aztecan languages spoken mainly in the southwestern United States.
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
Examples
- The Western Shoshonean dialects have similar grammatical structures but varying vocabulary.
- Historical records indicate that the Shoshonean languages were first encountered by European settlers in the 16th century.
- The Shoshonean language subfamily is spoken by various Native American tribes in the southwestern United States.
- Specialists have identified at least 10 Shoshonean languages with distinct linguistic characteristics.
- The study of Shoshonean languages provides valuable insights into the history and culture of the region's indigenous peoples.