hən̓q̓əmin̓əm̓
hən̓q̓əmin̓əm̓ proper noun: synonym of Halkomelem, in particular the variant of the Delta and the Lower Fraser River.
Proper noun
hən̓q̓əmin̓əm̓
- Synonym of Halkomelem, in particular the variant of the Delta and the Lower Fraser River.
- According to a release from the university, which sits on traditional Musqueam land, the signs on nine campus streets supplement English names with names in hən̓q̓əmin̓əm̓, the traditional language of the Musqueam people.2018 April 4, “UBC unveils bilingual Musqueam street signs on campus”, in CBC News
- In their hən̓q̓əmin̓əm̓ language, the nation is properly known as the səlilwətaɬ, and the watershed is xʔəl̓ ílwətaʔɬ. But just a handful of members can speak the language. Gabriel George has spent years learning hən̓q̓əmin̓əm̓, to preserve a part of a culture that was close to being lost – a...2022 June 11, “An urban First Nation reclaims stewardship over vast rainforest on Metro Vancouver’s doorstep”, in The Globe and Mail
- Synonyms:
- Halkomelem, in particular the variant of the Delta and the Lower Fraser River
Examples of hən̓q̓əmin̓əm̓ in a sentence
- In their hən̓q̓əmin̓əm̓ language, the nation is properly known as the səlilwətaɬ, and the watershed is xʔəl̓ ílwətaʔɬ.2022 June 11, “An urban First Nation reclaims stewardship over vast rainforest on Metro Vancouver’s doorstep”, in The Globe and Mail:
- A sign at the University of British Columbia bus loop written in hən̓q̓əmin̓əm̓, the traditional language of the Musqueam peoples is shown in this handout image.2023 June 7, The Canadian Presse, “New font gives fresh look to B.C. Indigenous languages, advances reconciliation”, in CTV News:
Synonyms of hən̓q̓əmin̓əm̓
- Halkomelem
- in particular the variant of the Delta and the Lower Fraser River
Forms of hən̓q̓əmin̓əm̓
| alternative form | hən'q'əmin'əm' |
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Origin of hən̓q̓əmin̓əm̓
Unadapted borrowing from Halkomelem hən̓q̓əmin̓əm̓.
Questions about hən̓q̓əmin̓əm̓
- What does hən̓q̓əmin̓əm̓ mean?
- Hən̓q̓əmin̓əm̓ means synonym of Halkomelem, in particular the variant of the Delta and the Lower Fraser River.
- How do you use hən̓q̓əmin̓əm̓ in a sentence?
- In their hən̓q̓əmin̓əm̓ language, the nation is properly known as the səlilwətaɬ, and the watershed is xʔəl̓ ílwətaʔɬ.
- What part of speech is hən̓q̓əmin̓əm̓?
- Hən̓q̓əmin̓əm̓ is a proper noun.
Words near hən̓q̓əmin̓əm̓ in the dictionary
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