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Winnebago language

Winnebago language

9.9
A Native American language spoken by the Ho-Chunk people, also known as Winnebago, in North America
  • noun
  • /ˈwɪnəˌbeɪɡoʊ ˈlæŋɡwɪdʒ/
translation icon : idioma winnebago
  • He is learning the Winnebago language to reconnect with his cultural heritage.

Examples

  • The Winnebago language is part of the Siouan family.

  • Linguists have documented endangered features of the Winnebago language spoken in Wisconsin.

  • A bilingual dictionary was published for the Winnebago language and English.

  • Many students are learning the Winnebago language in school.

  • A bilingual dictionary was published for the Winnebago language and English.

  • He is learning the Winnebago language to reconnect with his cultural heritage.

  • Many students are learning the Winnebago language in school.

Synonyms

Winnebago
vsWinnebago language
9.9

A native language of the Ho-Chunk people in Wisconsin

is broader in scope covering speakers across North America

Surface Forms

Winnebago language singular
Winnebago languages plural

Morphology

Winnebago + language

This is a transparent compositional phrase: knowing 'Winnebago' as the name of a people/place and 'language' as a system of speech allows a learner to infer it denotes the language spoken by the Winnebago. The 'X language' pattern is a regular, cross-linguistic naming convention, so a B1 learner who knows both constituents will readily understand the meaning.

Etymology

Winnebago language takes its name from an old name outsiders used for the Ho-Chunk people, Winnebago, while the people themselves call their language 'Ho-Chunk'. 'Ho-Chunk' is often said to mean 'people of the sacred language' or 'people of the big voice', so the phrase simply refers to the language spoken by that community today.