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tsimshian

Pronunciation: [ˈtɪmʃiən]

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Learn how to use tsimshian in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “cultural identity”

(noun) the Tsimshian are a group of Indigenous people from the Pacific Northwest coast of Canada and the United States. They have their own languages, culture, and traditions.

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The Tsimshian have a rich culture with many important traditions that are celebrated.

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The Tsimshian do not live just anywhere; they have specific regions where they are traditionally found.

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What are some traditional practices of the Tsimshian people?

Context: “language”

(noun) Tsimshian also refers to the language spoken by the Tsimshian people. It is one of the languages from the family of languages spoken in that area.

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Many Tsimshian children are learning their native language to keep their culture alive.

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The Tsimshian language is not commonly spoken in many schools in the region.

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How many people speak the Tsimshian language today?

How to pronounce tsimshian

Pronunciation: [ˈtɪmʃiən]

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