klallam Synonyms
Another word for klallam
• noun (Context 1)
A member of an indigenous Coast Salish people native to the Olympic Peninsula in Washington state and parts of Vancouver Island in British Columbia, Canada.
"For thousands of years, the clallam have relied on the rich marine resources of the Strait of Juan de Fuca for their cultural and economic sustenance."
• adjective (Context 2)
Of or relating to the Klallam people, their indigenous culture, or their traditional Coast Salish language.
"The local museum features an extensive collection of historic clallam woven baskets and intricately carved cedar canoes."
• noun (Context 3)
The Coast Salish language traditionally spoken by the Klallam people, historically forming part of the Northern Straits Salish dialect continuum.
"Linguists and tribal elders are actively working together to revitalize clallam through community classes and language immersion programs."