squamish

/ˈskwɑːmɪʃ/

Definitions

1. noun

a member of a Coast Salish people who traditionally inhabit the Squamish River valley in what is now British Columbia, Canada, and the surrounding area.

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

2. adjective

relating to or characteristic of the Squamish people or their language.

“The Squamish language is a member of the Salishan language family and is spoken by the Squamish people in British Columbia.”

Synonyms

  • Coast Salish
  • Salishan

Antonyms

  • non-Coast Salish
  • non-Squamish