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Coahuiltecan

Coahuiltecan

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A group of native peoples from southern Texas and northeastern Mexico
  • proper noun
  • /koʊəˈwiːltɪkən/
: pueblo coahuilteco
  • Archaeologists have studied the ancient campsites of the Coahuiltecan people.
  • missionaries and Coahuiltecans

Examples

  • The Coahuiltecan people have lived in southern Texas and northeastern Mexico for thousands of years.

  • The Coahuiltecan were known for their nomadic lifestyle in what is now southern Texas.

  • Many descendants of the Coahuiltecan still live in the region today.

  • The Coahuiltecan people have a rich history.

  • Many Coahuiltecan tribes still preserve their traditions.

  • The Coahuiltecans have a rich cultural heritage that includes traditional music and dance.

  • Historically, the Coahuiltecans were known for their hunting and gathering practices in the region.

Surface Forms

Coahuiltecan main

Etymology

Coahuiltecan comes from the region name Coahuila and the native ending -tecan from Nahuatl meaning 'people of', so the term names the native peoples of that area as a group. This explains why Coahuiltecan refers to that collective group and their culture.