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Wichita

Wichita

9.9
A language once spoken by a Native American people of the southern plains
  • noun
  • /ˈwɪtʃɪtɔː/
: lengua wichita
  • Linguists have documented the grammar and vocabulary of Wichita in order to preserve it.

Examples

  • Few fluent speakers of Wichita remain today, making language revitalization efforts crucial.

  • University courses sometimes include lessons on Wichita as part of Native American studies.

  • The Wichita language has a rich history.

  • Many scholars study Wichita to understand its cultural significance.

  • Few fluent speakers of Wichita remain today, making language revitalization efforts crucial.

  • Linguists have documented the grammar and vocabulary of Wichita in order to preserve it.

  • University courses sometimes include lessons on Wichita as part of Native American studies.

Synonyms

Wichita language
vsWichita
9.9

A Native American language once spoken by the Wichita people in the central United States

is the same Caddoan language but spoken in the southern plains

Compounds

Wichita language
9.9

A Native American language once spoken by the Wichita people in the central United States

Surface Forms

Wichita singular
Wichitas plural

Etymology

Wichita also names the Caddoan language spoken by the Wichita people, so it simply means 'the Wichita language'. Remembering that languages often take the name of the people who speak them makes this easy to remember.