yuman

juːˈmɑːn

Definitions

1. noun

A member of a Native American people who traditionally lived in the Colorado River Valley

“The yuman tribe was skilled in making baskets from cattail and tule.”

2. adjective

relating to or characteristic of the Yuman people

“The yuman dialect was unique to the region and difficult to learn for outsiders.”

Synonyms

  • Native American
  • indigenous

Antonyms

  • foreigner
  • non-indigenous