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Definition of Yuman
1. Adjective. Of or relating to the language or culture of the Yuma people.
2. Noun. A group of language of the Hokan family in Arizona and California and Mexico.
Specialized synonyms: Akwa'ala, Cochimi, Cocopa, Cocopah, Diegueno, Havasupai, Kamia, Kiliwa, Kiliwi, Maricopa, Mohave, Mojave, Hualapai, Hualpai, Walapai, Yavapai, Yuma
Definition of Yuman
1. a. Designating, or pertaining to, an important linguistic stock of North American Indians of the southwestern United States and northwestern Mexico, nearly all agriculturists and adept potters and basket makers. Their usual dwelling is the brush wikiup, and in their native state they wear little clothing. The Yuma, Maricopa, Mohave, Walapi, and Yavapai are among the chief tribes, all of fine physique.
2. a. Designating, or pertaining to, an important linguistic stock of North American Indians of the southwestern United States and northwestern Mexico, nearly all agriculturists and adept potters and basket makers. Their usual dwelling is the brush wikiup, and in their native state they wear little clothing. The Yuma, Maricopa, Mohave, Walapi, and Yavapai are among the chief tribes, all of fine physique.