Chumawi

/tʃuːˈmɑ.wi/ adjective

Definition

Relating to the Chumash people or their language and culture.

Etymology

A variant or related form to 'Chumashan,' derived from the Chumash people's own designation. This spelling reflects linguistic variations in how indigenous names are romanized from Native American languages.

Kelly Says

Chumawi languages are some of the most isolated language families in North America—so different from their neighbors that linguists still argue about how they connect to other American Indian languages.

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