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Coahuiltecan

Coahuiltecan

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About the people, languages, or culture of southern Texas and northeastern Mexico
  • adjective
  • /koʊəˈwiːltɪkən/
: coahuilteco
  • The museum features a collection of Coahuiltecan pottery and tools from ancient settlements.

Examples

  • Researchers are studying Coahuiltecan languages to better understand the region's history.

  • Traditional Coahuiltecan customs are still celebrated by some communities today.

  • The Coahuiltecan culture is rich in history and tradition.

  • Many Coahuiltecan artifacts have been discovered in Texas.

  • The museum features a collection of Coahuiltecan pottery and tools from ancient settlements.

  • Traditional Coahuiltecan customs are still celebrated by some communities today.

  • Many Coahuiltecan artifacts have been discovered in Texas.

Surface Forms

Coahuiltecan positive

Etymology

Coahuiltecan comes from the place name Coahuila in Mexico plus the native ending -tecan from the Nahuatl language, which means 'people of'. So, as an adjective it describes things related to the Coahuiltecan people, their language, culture, or region.