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Arikara

Arikara

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A Native American language spoken in North Dakota
  • noun
  • /əˈrɪkərə/
: idioma arikara
  • Only a few elders continue to speak Arikara fluently in their community.

Examples

  • There are ongoing efforts to revive Arikara among younger generations.

  • The documentary explored the pronunciation and history of Arikara.

  • The Arikara language is rich in history.

  • Many Arikara speakers live in North Dakota.

  • Only a few elders continue to speak Arikara fluently in their community.

  • There are ongoing efforts to revive Arikara among younger generations.

  • The documentary explored the pronunciation and history of Arikara.

Synonyms

Aricara
vsArikara
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A Native American language spoken in North Dakota along the Missouri River

is the same language stated as currently spoken in North Dakota
Aricara language
vsArikara
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A Native American language spoken by the Arikara people of the northern Great Plains

is the same language but limited to North Dakota rather than broad plains
Arikara language
vsArikara
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A Native American language spoken by the Arikara people in North America

is the same language but narrower spoken mainly in North Dakota

Compounds

Arikara language
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A Native American language spoken by the Arikara people in North America

Surface Forms

Arikara singular
Arikaras plural

Etymology

Arikara also names the language of that people; calling the speech Arikara means it is the language of the 'Sahnish' community and links the word to the people who speak it.