Meanings
alternative St̓át̓imcets
- Synonym of Lillooet (language).
We are St’át’imc. We speak St’át’imcets (also referred to as Ucwalmícwts or the language of the people).
2018, The RELAW Project, Revitalizing St’át’imc Law for Land, Air and Water: Telling the RELAW Story, page 11 more example
The composer now uses St’át’imcets language in his songs, bringing the phrases to a worldwide audience on streaming platforms. However, he did not grow up learning the language. His mom and dad both had different responses to the hardship they faced in residential schools.
2024 August 2, Roisin Cullen, “'I wasn’t allowed to join band; I don’t know why'”, in Pique News MagazineSynonyms: Lillooet
Synonyms & antonyms
proper nounSynonym of Lillooet (language).
Origin
- LillooetSt̓át̓imcets
- EnglishSt'át'imcets
From Lillooet St̓át̓imcets.
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Full word history & related roots →Cite this entry
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