Definitions

1. noun

a member of a Native American people formerly inhabiting the region around the Great Basin in the northwestern United States

“The Paiute people have a rich cultural heritage and a strong connection to their ancestral lands.”

2. noun

a member of the Paiute tribe of the southwestern United States

“The Paiute community has been working to preserve their language and traditions for future generations.”

3. adjective

relating to the Paiute people or their language

“The Paiute language is a member of the Uto-Aztecan language family.”