Wichita (Noun)
Meaning 1
The Caddoan language spoken by the Wichita.
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
Examples
- The Wichita language is a Caddoan language that has been spoken for thousands of years by the Wichita people.
- Historical linguists believe that Wichita is a language isolate among the Caddoan languages, meaning it doesn't closely resemble its neighboring languages.
- Tawakoni, Yscani, and Waco were all varieties of Wichita, which is a Caddoan language that is now classified as moribund.
- Unfortunately, Wichita has never been fully documented, but language preservationists have attempted to revitalize it through language classes and cultural programs for Caddoan language speakers.
- While many Wichita speakers have shifted to speaking English, efforts are being made to document and preserve Wichita, a vital Caddoan language and an important part of the tribe's heritage.
Hypernyms
Meaning 2
A member of the Caddo people formerly living between Kansas and central Texas.
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Meaning 3
The largest city in Kansas; located in southern Kansas on the Arkansas River.
Classification
Nouns denoting spatial position.