What is another word for chippewyan?

Pronunciation: [t͡ʃɪpjˈuːɪən] (IPA)

Chippewyan, also known as Dene Suline, is a language spoken by the Chippewyan people, who are indigenous to northern Canada. The Chippewyan language has several synonyms, including Dene Suline, Athabaskan, and Na-Dene. These terms refer to the broader language family to which Chippewyan belongs. The Chippewyan language is closely related to other Athabaskan languages, such as Navajo and Apache, which are spoken in the southwestern United States. The Chippewyan people have a rich culture and history, and their language is an important part of their identity. Efforts are being made to preserve and promote the Chippewyan language, which is at risk of being lost due to declining numbers of native speakers.

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A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

Usage examples for Chippewyan

A well-known trader told the writer that he considered the variation in Indian language more a matter of dialect than difference in meaning, and that while he could speak only Ojibway he never had any difficulty in understanding and being understood by Cree, chippewyan, and Assiniboine.
"The Story of the Trapper"
A. C. Laut

Related words: chippewa, chippewayan

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