Ataigal

/ˌætaɪˈɡɑːl/ noun

Definition

A member of an Austronesian-speaking indigenous people of Taiwan.

Etymology

From Austronesian languages of Taiwan; the term reflects the indigenous Taiwanese naming traditions. Also spelled or related to other Formosan ethnic groups.

Kelly Says

Taiwan's indigenous peoples have incredibly rich cultures that predate Chinese settlement by thousands of years, and each group like the Ataigal has distinct languages and traditions!

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