Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

nlaka'pamux

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 0.00 in modern English

Syllables: nlaka'-pa-mux
IPA

25

Scrabble Score

10

Letters

3

Syllables

8

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

Alternative form of Nłeʔkepmx (people)

Example Sentences

"Traditional weddings don't happen often in Nlaka'pamux territory. The custom fell out of practice due to colonization and cultural suppression, but Harry and Hanna sought out an elder to learn about the old ways."
"Canada recognized Nlaka'pamux basket making for its national historic significance this month with a ceremony at Lytton, about 265 kilometres northeast of Vancouver."

Etymology

Unadapted borrowing from Thompson nłeʔkepmx.

Frequently Paired Words

Nlaka'pamuctsin

Questions

What does nlaka'pamux mean?: Alternative form of Nłeʔkepmx (people)
Where does nlaka'pamux come from?: Unadapted borrowing from Thompson nłeʔkepmx.

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