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Patwin

Patwin

9.9
A Native American language spoken in northern California by a small local group
  • noun
: patwin
  • The Patwin language is rich in history.

Examples

  • The Patwin language is critically endangered, with only a few fluent speakers remaining.

  • Linguists are working with the community to document the Patwin language before it disappears.

  • He studied the grammar and vocabulary of Patwin for his thesis on indigenous languages.

  • Did you know that Patwin is part of the Copehan family?

  • He studied the grammar and vocabulary of Patwin for his thesis on indigenous languages.

  • Linguists are working with the community to document the Patwin language before it disappears.

  • The Patwin language is critically endangered, with only a few fluent speakers remaining.

Synonyms

Patwin language
vsPatwin
9.9

A Native American language the Patwin people speak in northern California

includes the specific family classification for that language

Compounds

Patwin language
9.9

A Native American language the Patwin people speak in northern California

Surface Forms

Patwin singular
Patwins plural

Etymology

Patwin names the language of a Native American people from northern California. It comes from the group's own name, so the Patwin language is simply the 'speech' of that community.