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Miwok

Miwok

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A Native American language spoken by people in central California
  • noun
  • /ˈmiːwɒk/
: idioma miwok
  • The Miwok language has several distinct dialects spoken in different regions of California.

Examples

  • Many elders are working to preserve the Miwok language for future generations.

  • She is studying Miwok as part of her research on Native American languages.

  • The Miwok language is rich in history.

  • Do you know how to speak Miwok?

  • Many elders are working to preserve the Miwok language for future generations.

  • She is studying Miwok as part of her research on Native American languages.

  • The Miwok language has several distinct dialects spoken in different regions of California.

Synonyms

Miwok language
vsMiwok
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A language spoken by the Miwok people in central California

is the same speech but used as the shorter form
Moquelumnan language
vsMiwok
  • Specialized
9.9

A group of related languages once spoken by the Miwok people of central California

is the specific central California language rather than a broader group
Moquelumnan
vsMiwok
  • Specialized
9.9

A group of languages once spoken by the Miwok people in California

is the actual central California language not just a family member

Compounds

Miwok language
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A language spoken by the Miwok people in central California

Surface Forms

Miwok singular
Miwoks plural

Etymology

Miwok comes from the group's own name Mewuk, meaning 'people', and so the speech of those central California groups is called the Miwok language.