Panoan
|Pa-no-an|
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/ˈpænoʊən/
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/ˈpænəʊən/
relating to the Pano people or languages
Etymology
'Panoan' originates from the name of the 'Pano' people, an indigenous group in South America, with the suffix '-an' denoting relation or belonging.
'Panoan' was formed in English by combining 'Pano' (the name of the people) with the suffix '-an' to refer to the people or languages related to the Pano group.
Initially, it referred specifically to the Pano people, but over time it came to refer to the broader group of related peoples and languages.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a member of any of a group of indigenous peoples of South America who speak Panoan languages.
The Panoan are known for their traditional crafts.
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Noun 2
a language belonging to the Panoan family of languages spoken in South America.
She is studying a Panoan language for her research.
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Adjective 1
relating to the Panoan peoples or their languages.
Panoan cultures have a rich oral tradition.
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Last updated: 2025/07/26 17:10