Keresan
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- noun
- The Keresan language is rich in cultural expressions and reflects the traditions of the Keres people.
- speak Keresan
Examples
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Those students who come from traditional families who still speak Keresan, Tanoan, Navajo, or Hopi may be required to attend or participate in ceremonies regardless of the impact on their college studies.
Academic text (2004) -
Espejo referred to the ethnic group as Mohoce, a usage indicating that he employed Keresan-speaking native guides, probably Zian traders.
Academic text (1991) -
Acoma is derived from the Keresan word Hak'u.
Academic text (2000) -
Vera SnowFlower's mother muttered something in Keresan, the language spoken in Manteca, then turned to the Starbucks and smiled.
Fiction book (1993) -
During the festival, participants shared stories in Keresan, celebrating their heritage and history.
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Few people outside New Mexico are familiar with Keresan, which is still spoken by some indigenous communities.
Surface Forms
Morphology
Keresan = Keres (transparent) = Keres + an
Productive formation using the adjective/demonym suffix '-an' to indicate language affiliation ('language of the Keres people').
Etymology
Keresan comes from the name Keres and refers to the language spoken by the Keres people in New Mexico, so it simply means 'the Keres language'.