Definitions

1. noun

A member of a Native American people who traditionally inhabited the area around San Diego, California, and the adjacent coastal regions.

“The museum features exhibits on the history and culture of the Diegueno people.”

2. proper noun

A term used to refer to the Diegueno language, an extinct Uto-Aztecan language that was traditionally spoken by the Diegueno people.

“The linguist studied the Diegueno language to gain insight into the culture of the region.”