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Acoma

Acoma

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A Keresan language spoken by a Native American people in New Mexico
  • proper noun
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  • Many Acoma people continue to speak their traditional language, preserving their unique identity.

Examples

  • Acoma is derived from the Keresan word Hak'u.

    Academic text (2000)

  • This early morning departure will take us approximately one hour west of Albuquerque to Acoma, where we will visit the oldest continuously inhabited city in the United States.

    Academic text (2000)

  • The return route to Albuquerque was via the Indian pueblos of Zuni, Acoma, and Laguna, with a pause at Inscription Rock in present-day New Mexico.

    Academic text (2000)

  • Allen writes, "the Keres of Laguna and Acoma pueblos can best be described as a conflict-phobic people, while Euro-American culture is conflict-centered."

    Academic text (1997)

  • The Acoma language is an important part of the cultural heritage of the Acoma people.

  • The linguist studied the Acoma language to better understand its complex grammar and vocabulary.

Surface Forms

Acoma main

Etymology

Acoma for the language simply comes from the name of the Acoma people; it refers to the Keresan speech they have spoken for generations. So the phrase 'the Acoma language' means the language of the people of 'Sky City'.