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Coahuiltecan

Coahuiltecan

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A person from a group of native people in southern Texas and northeastern Mexico
  • proper noun
  • /koʊəˈwiːltɪkən/
: coahuilteco
  • The Coahuiltecan lived in small bands across what is now southern Texas.

Examples

  • Researchers have studied the languages once spoken by the Coahuiltecan peoples.

  • The Coahuiltecan people have a rich cultural heritage.

  • Artifacts found in the region provide insight into the daily life of the Coahuiltecan.

  • Many Coahuiltecan tribes still practice traditional customs.

  • The Coahuiltecan were known for their rich cultural heritage and traditions that date back centuries.

  • In southern Texas, the Coahuiltecan peoples have a unique history that reflects their resilience and adaptations.

  • Many Coahuiltecan communities continue to celebrate their ancestral customs and languages today.

Surface Forms

Coahuiltecan main

Etymology

Coahuiltecan comes from Coahuila plus the native ending -tecan (from Nahuatl) meaning 'people of', so a Coahuiltecan is a person belonging to that native group. This links the name directly to the people of southern Texas and northeastern Mexico.