Coconuco

/koʊkoʊˈnuːkoʊ/ noun

Definition

A member of an indigenous people of South America; relating to a pre-Columbian cultural group.

Etymology

From indigenous South American languages, referring to a specific tribal or ethnic group. The exact etymology is unclear but reflects the naming conventions of various Amerindian peoples.

Kelly Says

The Coconuco were one of many sophisticated pre-Columbian societies in South America that thrived for centuries before European contact. Learning about these cultures helps us understand how diverse and advanced the Americas were before 1492.

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