athapaskan language

noun

Meaning

A member of a large family of indigenous languages spoken by peoples originally inhabiting regions of Alaska, western Canada, and parts of the American Southwest and Pacific Coast.

Examples

Linguists have spent decades documenting the complex verb structures found in every Athapaskan language.
Many Athapaskan language speakers are currently involved in revitalization programs to preserve their cultural heritage.

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athapaskan language

noun

Pronunciation: ˌæθəˈpæskən ˈlæŋɡwɪdʒ

Definition

A member of a large family of indigenous languages spoken by peoples originally inhabiting regions of Alaska, western Canada, and parts of the American Southwest and Pacific Coast.

Examples

Linguists have spent decades documenting the complex verb structures found in every Athapaskan language.
Many Athapaskan language speakers are currently involved in revitalization programs to preserve their cultural heritage.

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