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Meskwaki

Meskwaki

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A language spoken by the Meskwaki people
  • noun
  • /mɛsˈkwɑːki/
translation icon : meskwaki
  • She is fluent in both English and Meskwaki, allowing her to communicate with elders in her community.

Examples

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

  • Can you speak Meskwaki?

  • Linguists have documented many traditional stories in Meskwaki to ensure they are not lost.

  • The Meskwaki language is rich in history.

  • The Meskwaki language has unique expressions that reflect the culture of the Fox people.

  • Many young people in the community are learning Meskwaki to connect with their heritage.

  • Efforts are being made to revitalize the Meskwaki language through various educational programs.

Synonyms

Fox
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A Native American language spoken by the Meskwaki people in the central United States

is the same language but given as a longer descriptive name
Fox language
vsMeskwaki
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An Algonquian language spoken by the Meskwaki people in the US Midwest

is the same language but known by a different traditional name

Surface Forms

Meskwaki singular
Meskwakis plural

Etymology

Meskwaki is the name of the people's own language, sometimes called the Fox language in English because the Meskwaki are also known as the Fox people. So Meskwaki as a noun means 'the language of the Meskwaki people'.