What is another word for athapaskan?
Pronunciation: [ˈaθɐpˌaskən] (IPA) 
Athapaskan is a term used to refer to the Native American language family spoken by various tribes across North America. However, depending on the region, different synonyms are used to describe this language family. In Alaska and parts of Canada, the term "Dene" is often used instead of Athapaskan. In the Southwest United States, the Navajo and Apache tribes speak a dialect referred to as "Southern Athapaskan." In Canada, "Tahltan" and "Kutchin" are also sometimes used to refer to specific dialects within the Athapaskan language family. Despite the differences in naming conventions, Athapaskan remains a vital and important language family for the Indigenous people of North America.
