juːroʊk

Definitions

1. noun

a Native American people living along the Klamath River in northwestern California, traditionally skilled in fishing and basket-making

“The Yurok people have a rich cultural heritage and a strong connection to the natural environment.”

2. proper noun

referring to the Yurok language, also known as the Karok language, which belongs to the Athabaskan language family

“The Yurok language has a unique grammatical structure and a rich vocabulary.”