Atakapa
proper noun
Pronunciation: /ˌætəˈkɑːpə/
Definition
A member of an indigenous group formerly residing in the Gulf Coast region of North America, or the isolate language spoken by this group.
Examples
Historical records provide limited information about the social structure of the Atakapa.
Linguists have long studied the Atakapa language to determine its potential connections to other regional dialects.
The Atakapa people maintained a lifestyle deeply connected to the marshes and bayous of the Gulf Coast.
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