Atakapa

proper noun

Meaning

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.

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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.

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