Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

'namgis

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: 0.00 in modern English

Syllables: 'namgis
IPA

9

Scrabble Score

6

Letters

1

Syllables

6

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

An indigenous nation, part of the Kwakwaka'wakw, in central British Columbia, on northern Vancouver Island.

Example Sentences

"Cranmer was instrumental in having some 750 traditional objects returned to the nation from private collections and museums. He was also known for his advocacy in preserving the 'Namgis culture and language."

Etymology

From Kwak'wala 'Na̱mg̱is.

Word Breakdown

Root: 'Na̱mg̱is

Inflected Forms

'Na̱mg̱is (alternative) Nimpkish (alternative)

Questions

What does 'namgis mean?: An indigenous nation, part of the Kwakwaka'wakw, in central British Columbia, on northern Vancouver Island.
Where does 'namgis come from?: From Kwak'wala 'Na̱mg̱is.

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