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Luiseño

Luiseño

9.9
About the people, language, or culture of a Native American tribe in southern California
  • adjective
  • /luːɪˈzeɪnjoʊ/
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  • The Luiseño language is still spoken by some members of the community today.

Examples

  • Many Luiseño artifacts were found near the old mission site.

  • Researchers studied Luiseño traditions to better understand the region's history.

  • The Luiseño people have a rich cultural heritage.

  • Many Luiseño traditions are celebrated during festivals.

  • The Luiseño language is still spoken by some members of the community today.

  • Researchers studied Luiseño traditions to better understand the region's history.

  • Many Luiseño traditions are celebrated during festivals.

Surface Forms

Luiseño positive

Etymology

Luiseño comes from Spanish and literally means 'of Saint Louis', named after the nearby mission San Luis Rey in southern California. So when something is described as Luiseño, it belongs to or relates to the Luiseño people, their language, or their culture.