Chimarikan

/tʃɪˈmɑːrɪkən/ noun

Definition

A member of an indigenous people of northern California, or their language.

Etymology

From the Chimariko people's own name for themselves, derived from their native language spoken in the coastal regions of California during the pre-contact period.

Kelly Says

The Chimariko language is one of the most endangered Indigenous languages in North America, with fewer than a handful of fluent speakers remaining—a sobering reminder of how quickly linguistic diversity can disappear.

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