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Walapai

Walapai

9.9
A language spoken by the Walapai people in northwestern Arizona
  • noun
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  • She is learning to speak Walapai to better connect with her heritage.

Examples

  • Several elders teach children their stories in Walapai each week.

  • I learned a few words in Walapai last summer.

  • Researchers have published a grammar of the Walapai language.

  • The Walapai language is unique to the region.

  • Many people are working to preserve the Walapai language for future generations.

  • The Walapai language features distinct sounds that set it apart from other Yuman languages.

  • After studying for years, he can now hold a conversation in Walapai with fluent speakers.

Synonyms

Hualpai
vsWalapai
9.9

A language spoken by the Walapai people in northwestern Arizona

is the modern standard spelling used in most sources
Walapai language
vsWalapai
9.9

A Native American language spoken by the Walapai people in northwestern Arizona

is the shorter name form without the extra word

Compounds

Walapai language
9.9

A Native American language spoken by the Walapai people in northwestern Arizona

Surface Forms

Walapai singular
Walapais plural

Etymology

Walapai also names the Yuman language the group speaks, and because the word literally refers to the people, it is easy to remember Walapai as 'the Walapai people's language'.