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Kiliwi

Kiliwi

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A language spoken by the Kiliwi people in northern Baja California, Mexico
  • noun
: kiliwi
  • Linguists have documented the grammar and vocabulary of Kiliwi to help preserve the language.

Examples

  • There are only a few elderly speakers of Kiliwi left today.

  • He grew up speaking Kiliwi at home before learning Spanish at school.

  • The Kiliwi language is unique to its region.

  • Many Kiliwi speakers are working to preserve their culture.

  • He grew up speaking Kiliwi at home before learning Spanish in school.

  • Linguists have documented the grammar and vocabulary of Kiliwi to contribute to its preservation.

  • There are only a few elderly speakers of Kiliwi remaining in the community.

Synonyms

Kiliwi language
vsKiliwi
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A language spoken by the Kiliwa people in northern Baja California, Mexico

is the same language spoken currently in that northern region
Kiliwa
vsKiliwi
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A language spoken by the Kiliwa people in Baja California, Mexico

is specific to the northern part of that region
Kiliwa language
vsKiliwi
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A Native American language spoken by the Kiliwa people in Baja California, Mexico

is restricted to northern areas rather than the whole state

Compounds

Kiliwi language
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A language spoken by the Kiliwa people in northern Baja California, Mexico

Surface Forms

Kiliwi singular
Kiliwis plural

Etymology

Kiliwi comes from the name of the people, Kiliwa, so it means the 'language of the Kiliwa' spoken in northern Baja California. A helpful way to remember it is to think of 'English' or 'Spanish' — names that tell both the people and their language.