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Miwok

Miwok

1 9.9
A Native American person from the central Sierra Nevada in California
  • noun
  • /ˈmiːwɒk/
: Miwok
  • The Miwok tribe has a rich history and culture that reflects their deep connection to the Sierra Nevada.

Examples

  • Many Miwok people continue to practice their traditional crafts and share their heritage with younger generations.

  • The Miwok community organizes annual festivals to celebrate their traditions and to educate others about their way of life.

  • The English were welcomed by local Miwok Native Americans.

Compounds

Miwok language
9.9

A language spoken by the Miwok people in central California

Surface Forms

Miwok singular
Miwoks plural

Etymology

Miwok comes from the name these Native American groups used for themselves, often written Mewuk, which means 'people' or 'the people'. So Miwok is the name we use for a person from that community.