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Huave

Huave

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A native people in Oaxaca, Mexico, or the language they speak
  • proper noun
: Huave
  • The Huave people have a rich cultural heritage.

Examples

  • The Huave people have a rich tradition of fishing along the coast of Oaxaca.

  • Many Huave traditions are still practiced today.

  • The Huave have lived along the Pacific coast of Oaxaca for centuries.

  • Researchers are working to document the Huave language before it disappears.

  • Many Huave communities celebrate traditional festivals unique to their culture.

  • In the village of San Mateo del Mar, many residents speak the Huave language.

  • The Huave culture is celebrated for its unique music and vibrant festivals.

Surface Forms

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Etymology

Huave is the name of an indigenous people on the Pacific coast of Oaxaca and the language they speak. So Huave refers to that group of people or to their language.