nsyilxcən
nsyilxcən proper noun: synonym of Okanagan (Salish language).
Proper noun (1)
nsyilxcən
- Synonym of Okanagan (Salish language)
- The program is an effort to revitalize the nsyilxcən language within their community and will feature 45 video tutorials that utilize the Paul Creek nsyilxcən curriculum.2021 September 28, Cheyanna Lorraine, “WFN launches online program to revitalize the nsyilxcən language”, in Kelowna Now
- The nsyilxcən language is considered critically endangered due to the legacy of residential "schools" and colonialism — and it's estimated that there are less than 50 fluent nsyilxcən speakers.2023 June 14, Aaron Hemens, “First cohort completes new nsyilxcən degree at UBCO: ‘our language is very strong’”, in Penticton Herald, archived from the original on 04 Nov 2025
- Synonyms:
- Okanagan
Proper noun (2) capitalized: Nsyilxcən
Nsyilxcən
- Alternative form of nsyilxcən (Salish language)
- Peone started working with Studio9 School of the Arts last year. She gave Nsyilxcən language presentations to students in various grades, and that led to this year's full-time programming.2022 November 26, Jason Peters, “Private school in B.C. Interior replaces French with Nsyilxcən”, in CBC News
Synonyms of nsyilxcən
Forms of nsyilxcən
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Origin of nsyilxcən
Unadapted borrowing from Okanagan nsyilxcən.
Questions about nsyilxcən
- What does nsyilxcən mean?
- Nsyilxcən means synonym of Okanagan (Salish language).
- What part of speech is nsyilxcən?
- Nsyilxcən is a proper noun.
Words near nsyilxcən in the dictionary
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