What is another word for shoshoni?

Pronunciation: [ʃəʃˈə͡ʊni] (IPA)

Shoshoni is a term that typically refers to a Native American tribe from North America. However, since the language spoken by this tribe is quite complex and unique, there might be little to no synonyms that can describe them accurately. Some possible synonyms may include the terms "American Indian", "First Nations", or "indigenous people". However, these terms are not specific to the Shoshoni people and could describe any Native American tribe. Therefore, if you are trying to write about the Shoshoni people specifically, it's better to stick to using their actual name and go into detail about their customs, traditions, and beliefs to give your writing more depth and context.

Synonyms for Shoshoni:

What are the hypernyms for Shoshoni?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.
  • Other hypernyms:

    indigenous people, native american tribes.

Usage examples for Shoshoni

The dreaded Blackfeet, the Crows, the Nez Perce, the Flatheads, the shoshoni, and others.
"Grand Teton [Wyoming] National Park"
United States Dept. of the Interior
"So the real guide they had in the nameless and unknown country was a shoshoni Indian girl.
"The Young Alaskans on the Missouri"
Emerson Hough
"Well, sir, I'd say the shoshoni Cove, where they left their canoes and took horses, would be about the most central point for that.
"The Young Alaskans on the Missouri"
Emerson Hough

Related words: shoshoni tribe, shoshoni reservation, shoshoni nation, shoshoni language

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