Meanings
- Synonym of Thompson (Salish language)
She uses a blend of languages, with Nłeʔkepmxcín, Nsyílxcn and Halq’eméylem words mixed into the English stories. Some, but not all, of the pages have a translation, but there is a glossary that provides translations for all of the non-English words.
2021 December 2, Lauren Kasowski, “Book Review: UBC student Nicola l. Campbell's Spíləx̣m is a new kind of memoir”, in The Ubyssey1 more example
"There is no glossary. I did not put the Nłeʔkepmxcín in italics because it's not a foreign language. I didn't realize I was doing it at the time, but it was an act of protest. I've wanted to learn the language since I was 12 and I have never sat down with any of the people who have promised to teach me and actually learn the language.
2023 February 18, “G.A. Grisenthwaite's novel Home Waltz is a coming-of-age story about friendship, identity and acceptance”, in CBC RadioSynonyms: Thompson
Synonyms & antonyms
proper nounSynonym of Thompson (Salish language)
Origin
- Thompsonnłeʔkepmxcín
- EnglishNłeʔkepmxcín
Unadapted borrowing from Thompson nłeʔkepmxcín.
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Nłeʔkepmxcín. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 5, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/N%C5%82e%CA%94kepmxc%C3%ADn
“Nłeʔkepmxcín.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/N%C5%82e%CA%94kepmxc%C3%ADn. Accessed November 5, 2026.
WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “Nłeʔkepmxcín,” accessed November 5, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/N%C5%82e%CA%94kepmxc%C3%ADn.
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