Dyakish

/ˈdaɪ.ə.kɪʃ/ adjective

Definition

Relating to, characteristic of, or resembling the Dyak people, their culture, or their traditions.

Etymology

From 'Dyak' (the people) plus the suffix -ish, meaning 'having the qualities of' or 'pertaining to.'

Kelly Says

This somewhat dated term reflects older colonial-era anthropology—modern scholarship prefers 'Dayak,' and studying 'Dayakish' practices in museums is now part of understanding how indigenous knowledge systems work.

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