twana

/ˈtʷɑnə/

Definitions

1. noun

A member of the Twana people, an indigenous people of the Pacific Northwest Coast of North America.

“The Twana tribe’s traditional fishing techniques were passed down through generations.”

2. proper noun

A place or geographic location associated with the Twana people.

“The Twana reservation is located near the Dungeness River.”

Synonyms

  • Haida
  • Tlingit
  • Tsimshian

Antonyms

  • non-indigenous
  • settler