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Makah

Makah

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Relating to the Makah people, their culture, or land on the northwest United States coast
  • adjective
  • /məˈkɑː/
: makah
  • The Makah language is taught in local schools to preserve cultural heritage.

Examples

  • Researchers studied Makah traditions to better understand the tribe's history.

  • A Makah ceremony was held to celebrate the annual harvest.

  • The Makah people have a rich cultural heritage.

  • I learned about Makah traditions during my visit.

  • The Makah language is taught in local schools to preserve cultural heritage.

  • Researchers studied Makah traditions to better understand the tribe's history.

  • A Makah ceremony was held to celebrate the annual harvest.

Surface Forms

Makah positive

Etymology

Makah comes from the name the people use for themselves on the Pacific Northwest coast. So, as an adjective Makah means 'of or about the Makah', for example their culture, language, or land.