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Penutian

Penutian

9.9
A Native American person from groups that speak related languages in western North America
  • noun
  • /pəˈnuːʃən/
: Penutiano
  • The anthropologist spent years studying the culture of the Penutian people in the Pacific Northwest.

Examples

  • Several tribes classified as Penutian share similar linguistic and cultural traits.

  • Artifacts from ancient Penutian settlements have provided valuable insights into their way of life.

  • The Penutian people have a rich cultural heritage.

  • Many Penutians still practice traditional ceremonies.

  • Artifacts from ancient Penutian settlements have provided valuable insights into their way of life.

  • Several tribes classified as Penutian share similar linguistic and cultural traits.

  • The anthropologist spent years studying the culture of the Penutian people in the Pacific Northwest.

Surface Forms

Penutian singular
Penutians plural

Etymology

Penutian names a person from a group of Native American peoples in western North America; language scholars used this label to link tribes who speak related languages. The ending -ian, like in 'Canadian', means 'belonging to', so a Penutian is someone who belongs to that group.