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Kwikwetlem

Kwikwetlem proper noun: an Indigenous tribe located in British Columbia, Canada.

Proper noun

Kwikwetlem sg or pl

  1. (plural, singular) An Indigenous tribe located in British Columbia, Canada.
    • Leaders of kʷikʷəƛ̓əm (Kwikwetlem) First Nation are remembering Coun. Stephanie Patterson for her dedication, resilience and service to the community.2023 August 7, “Leaders of kʷikʷəƛ̓əm First Nation remember slain councillor as 'resilient and dedicated spirit'”, in CBC.ca

Origin of Kwikwetlem

Borrowed from Halkomelem kʷikʷəƛ̓əm.

Questions about Kwikwetlem

What does Kwikwetlem mean?
Kwikwetlem means an Indigenous tribe located in British Columbia, Canada.
What part of speech is Kwikwetlem?
Kwikwetlem is a proper noun.

Words near Kwikwetlem in the dictionary

  1. Kwietniewo
  2. kwik
  3. kwik cricket
  4. kwikker
  5. kwikkest
  6. Kwikwetlem
  7. kwila
  8. Kwinana
  9. KWIPS
  10. kwise
  11. kwitcherbitchin

Source and license

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