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Patwin

Patwin

1 9.9
A Native American person from a group that lives in the Sacramento Valley in California
  • noun
  • /ˈpæt.wɪn/
: patwin
  • Representatives of the Patwin community attended the local tribal council meeting.

Examples

  • The Patwin traditionally inhabited areas along the Sacramento River.

  • Archaeologists have uncovered ancient Patwin village sites in Northern California.

  • The Patwin people have a rich cultural heritage.

  • Many Patwins still practice traditional ceremonies.

  • Archaeologists have uncovered ancient Patwin village sites in Northern California.

  • Representatives of the Patwin community attended the local tribal council meeting.

  • The Patwin traditionally inhabited areas along the Sacramento River.

Synonyms

Wintun
vsPatwin
1 9.9

A person from a Native American group who lives in the Sacramento Valley in California

uses the term Indigenous to name a person native to the same valley

Compounds

Patwin language
9.9

A Native American language the Patwin people speak in northern California

Surface Forms

Patwin singular
Patwins plural

Etymology

Patwin is the name this Native group in the Sacramento Valley use for themselves, so a Patwin is a person who belongs to that community.