esselenian

/ˌɛsəˈliːniən/

Definitions

1. adjective

relating to or characteristic of the Esselen people, an indigenous people of northern California

“The archaeologists studied the Esselenian artifacts found in the cave”

2. noun

a member of the Esselen people

“The Esselenian woman shared the traditional stories of her ancestors”

Synonyms

  • Californian
  • Esselen
  • Ohlone

Antonyms

  • non-Esselen
  • non-native