Chibchan

/ˈtʃɪb.tʃən/ adjective

Definition

Relating to the Chibcha people, their language, or culture; also used to refer to a language family that includes Chibcha and related languages.

Etymology

From 'Chibcha' plus the adjective suffix '-an'. Linguistic scholars use 'Chibchan' as a family name for related indigenous languages of Central and South America.

Kelly Says

The Chibchan language family stretches from Central America to South America—proving these peoples had ancient trade routes and cultural connections that archaeologists are still mapping. It's one of the largest indigenous language families in the Americas!

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