Athabaskan

proper noun

Meaning

A major family of indigenous North American languages or the group of peoples who speak them.

Examples

Many Athabaskan languages are known for their complex verb structures.
The Navajo people are the largest group within the Athabaskan linguistic family.

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Athabaskan

proper noun

Pronunciation: /ˌæθəˈbæskən/

Definition

A major family of indigenous North American languages or the group of peoples who speak them.

Examples

Many Athabaskan languages are known for their complex verb structures.
The Navajo people are the largest group within the Athabaskan linguistic family.
Linguists have long studied the historical migration patterns of various Athabaskan tribes.

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