Attacapa

proper noun

Meaning

A member of a Native American group historically inhabiting the coastal regions of the Gulf of Mexico, or the isolate language spoken by this group.

Examples

Historians have studied the cultural practices of the Attacapa who thrived in the marshlands of the Gulf Coast.
The Attacapa language remains poorly documented, making it difficult for linguists to classify its origins.

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Attacapa

proper noun

Pronunciation: /ˌætəˈkæpə/

Definition

A member of a Native American group historically inhabiting the coastal regions of the Gulf of Mexico, or the isolate language spoken by this group.

Examples

Historians have studied the cultural practices of the Attacapa who thrived in the marshlands of the Gulf Coast.
The Attacapa language remains poorly documented, making it difficult for linguists to classify its origins.

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