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Maidu language

Maidu language

9.9
A language spoken by the Maidu people in northern California
  • noun
: idioma Maidu
  • Linguists are working to document and preserve the Maidu language.

Examples

  • Few people today speak the Maidu language as their first language.

  • The Maidu language has unique sounds not found in English.

  • The Maidu language is rich in history.

  • Many children are learning the Maidu language today.

  • Few people today speak the Maidu language as their first language.

  • Linguists are working to document and preserve the Maidu language.

  • The Maidu language has unique sounds not found in English.

Synonyms

Maidu
vsMaidu language
9.9

A Native American language spoken in northern California east of the Sacramento River

is the longer form that includes the word for language
Pujunan
vsMaidu language
9.9

A Native American language that the Maidu people of California speak

is specific to the northern region rather than the whole state

Surface Forms

Maidu language singular
Maidu languages plural

Morphology

Maidu + language

The phrase 'Maidu language' is directly compositional: it denotes the language associated with the Maidu people, formed by a proper noun + 'language'. This [X language] naming pattern is cross-linguistically common and follows standard English noun modification, so a B1 learner who knows both constituents will understand the meaning.

Etymology

Maidu language: The name Maidu language comes from the Maidu people of northern California. It simply means the 'language' of the Maidu, so the name tells you who speaks it.