Ket
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A person from a native people who live in central Siberia
- proper noun
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Ket
- Many Ket people continue to rely on traditional practices for their livelihoods.
Examples
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As a member of the Ket, she takes pride in her rich cultural heritage.
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The man on the left, playing the drum, is Ket Mue Tshue; the man playing the second drum toward the center of the picture is Kuu-Mbang.
Academic text (1991) -
The Ket are known for their unique traditions and way of life in central Siberia.
Surface Forms
Ket main
Etymology
Ket is the name of a native people who live along the Yenisei River in central Siberia, so a helpful way to remember them is to think of Ket as the 'people of the Yenisei'.