shoshonis

/ʃoʊˈʃoʊnɪs/

Definitions

1. noun

the Shoshone people, a Native American tribe indigenous to the Great Basin region of North America

“The museum exhibit showcased the history and traditions of the Shoshonis.”

2. proper noun

the Shoshone language, a Uto-Aztecan language spoken by the Shoshone people

“The linguist studied the grammar and vocabulary of the Shoshonis.”

Synonyms

  • Shoshone
  • Ute-Aztecan

Antonyms

  • foreign
  • non-indigenous