Chemakuan

/ˌtʃɛməˈkaʊən/ noun

Definition

A Native American people historically living in the Pacific Northwest, particularly in what is now Washington state, or their language.

Etymology

From the native name of the people, likely derived from their own language and cultural traditions, preserved in anthropological and historical records.

Kelly Says

The Chemakuan language is now extinct, but its study helps linguists understand how Native American languages were related and spread throughout North America before European contact.

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