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Serrano

Serrano

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A person who belongs to a Native American group in southern California
  • proper noun
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  • The Serrano people have a rich cultural heritage.

That was the creation station for the Serrano people.

Examples

  • A local school invited a Serrano elder to share traditional stories with the students.

  • The Serrano have lived in the San Bernardino Mountains for thousands of years.

  • Artifacts from the Serrano are displayed in the regional history museum.

  • Many Serranos still practice traditional ceremonies.

  • The Serrano people have a rich cultural heritage that dates back thousands of years.

  • Many artifacts from the Serrano tribe can be found in Southern California museums.

  • The descendants of the Serrano still celebrate their traditions at local festivals.

Surface Forms

Serrano main

Etymology

Serrano for the people comes from the Spanish word 'serrano' meaning 'mountain people', because they lived in the San Bernardino Mountains. So Serrano refers to a Native American group who are known as the people of the mountains.