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Pomo

Pomo

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The language of a Native American people in northern California
  • noun
  • /ˈpoʊmoʊ/
: idioma pomo
  • The Pomo language is considered endangered, with only a few fluent speakers remaining.

Examples

  • Researchers are working to record and preserve Pomo for future generations.

  • She studied Pomo at university as part of her linguistics degree.

  • The Pomo language is rich in history.

  • Can you teach me some Pomo phrases?

  • Many linguists are documenting the Pomo language to ensure it survives for future generations.

  • In her graduate studies, she focused on the Pomo language and its unique grammatical structures.

  • Efforts are being made to revitalize the Pomo language among younger members of the community.

Synonyms

Pomo language
vsPomo
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A language spoken by the Pomo people of Northern California

is the single-word name used instead of the longer phrase form

Compounds

Pomo language
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A language spoken by the Pomo people of Northern California

Surface Forms

Pomo singular
Pomos plural

Etymology

Pomo also names the language of those people, because it is the language the Pomo people speak.