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Siletz

Siletz

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A Native American people from Oregon and the language they speak
  • proper noun
  • /sɪˈlɛts/
: Siletz
  • The Siletz people have a rich cultural heritage.
  • Siletz tribe
  • Siletz Dee
  • Siletz Dee-ni

Examples

  • A member of the Siletz tribe shared stories about their traditions during the cultural festival.

  • Many children from the Siletz tribe learn their language to keep their heritage alive.

  • The Siletz have worked to preserve their language and traditions.

  • A museum in Oregon features artifacts from the Siletz people.

  • Linguists are documenting the Siletz language to help future generations learn it.

  • Did you know that the Siletz language is a part of the Salishan family?

  • The Siletz tribe has a rich history that includes unique stories and beliefs passed down through generations.

Surface Forms

Siletz main

Etymology

Siletz comes from the name the local Native people used for themselves in the language of that region. That's why Siletz can mean both the people and the language they speak.