Native American Languages

4 words in this vocabulary list

noun a member of a Native American tribe who served in the US military as a radio operator during World War II, using their native language as a code that the enemy could not decipher

  • The code talker played a crucial role in transmitting coded messages during wartime.
  • My grandpa was a code talker in the army and he never talked about it much.
  • Dude, that guy is like a code talker when it comes to keeping secrets.
  • She is a code talker when it comes to navigating complex social situations.

noun the Nahuatl language of the Aztecs.

adjective relating to the Aztecs or their language.

  • The Aztec civilization was known for their advanced agricultural practices.
  • I read a cool article about Aztec history last night.
  • That Aztec temple is lit!
  • Her strength was like that of an Aztec warrior.

noun a group of Native American people who historically lived in what is now the northeastern United States

adjective relating to or characteristic of the Abnakis people or their language

  • The Abnakis were a Native American tribe that historically inhabited parts of present-day Maine and Quebec.
  • I read an interesting article about the Abnakis and their cultural practices.
  • Have you ever heard of the Abnakis? They have a fascinating history.
  • The Abnakis were known for their strong sense of community and unity.

noun a member of an indigenous people of northwestern Mexico

adjective relating to the Acaxee people or their language

  • The Acaxee people were an indigenous group that inhabited the region of present-day Durango, Mexico.
  • I read about the Acaxee tribe in my history book.
  • Have you heard of the Acaxee folks from way back when?
  • The Acaxee culture is like a hidden treasure waiting to be discovered.