wakashan

/ˈwɑːkɑːsɑːn/

Definitions

1. noun

A Wakashan language or a member of the Wakashan language family.

“The linguist specialized in the study of Wakashan languages.”

2. proper noun

A specific tribe or ethnic group from the Pacific Northwest region of North America.

“The Wakashan people had a rich cultural heritage.”

Synonyms

  • Nootka
  • Nuu-chah-nulth

Antonyms

  • Salish
  • Tlingit