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Achomawi

Achomawi

9.9
A Native American group from northeastern California
  • noun
: Achomawi
  • The Achomawi have preserved many of their traditional crafts and stories.

Examples

  • Anthropologists have studied the language and culture of the Achomawi.

  • A number of Achomawi descendants still live in northern California today.

  • The Achomawi are known for their rich cultural traditions.

  • Many Achomawis still practice traditional crafts.

  • Many Achomawi people gather each year to celebrate their heritage at the annual cultural festival.

  • The history of the Achomawi is rich with stories passed down through generations.

  • Visitors to northeastern California often learn about the traditions of the Achomawi and their connection to the land.

Compounds

Achomawi language
9.9

A Native American language that the Achomawi people speak in northeastern California

Surface Forms

Achomawi singular
Achomawis plural

Etymology

The word Achomawi comes from the group's own language and is often translated as 'river people' because they lived along rivers in northern California. That's why Achomawi is the name used for the people today.