Ute
9.9
A Native American language spoken in Utah and nearby parts of Colorado and New Mexico
- noun
- /juːt/
- Specialized
:
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- The Ute language is considered endangered, with only a few remaining fluent speakers.
Examples
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Many traditional stories are still told in Ute among elders in the community.
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She is studying Ute linguistics at the university.
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The Ute language is rich in history.
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Is the Ute language taught in schools?
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Many traditional stories are still told in Ute among elders in the community.
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She is studying Ute linguistics at the university.
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The Ute language is considered endangered, with only a few remaining fluent speakers.
Synonyms
9.9
A language that the Ute people speak in parts of the western United States
has the same meaning but does not mention regional use
Compounds
Ute language
- Specialized
9.9
A language that the Ute people speak in parts of the western United States
Surface Forms
Etymology
Ute for the language comes from the same self-name that means 'people', so calling something the Ute language simply means it is the language of the Ute people.
