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Pima

Pima

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The language spoken by a Native American people in Arizona and northern Mexico
  • noun
: idioma pima
  • Few people today speak Pima as their first language, but revitalization efforts are underway.

Examples

  • The Pima language has several dialects depending on the region.

  • The Pima language is a vital part of the cultural identity of the Pima people.

  • She studied Pima linguistics for her graduate thesis.

  • The Pima language is rich in history.

  • Many Pimas still speak their native language.

  • Linguists are working to document the Pima language for future generations.

  • Understanding the Pima language can provide insights into the traditions of its speakers.

Synonyms

Pima language
vsPima
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A language spoken by the Pima people in parts of the southwestern United States and northern Mexico

is narrowed to Arizona rather than the broader southwestern region

Compounds

Pima language
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A language spoken by the Pima people in parts of the southwestern United States and northern Mexico

Surface Forms

Pima singular
Pimas plural

Etymology

Pima also names the language of the Pima people, who call themselves Akimel O'odham, 'River People'. So the Pima language is the traditional language of that river community in Arizona and northern Mexico.