Navajo
Navajo (pronounced: /ˈnæv.ə.hoʊ/) is a term that can refer to a Native American people or their language. The term is derived from the Spanish word Navahu, which is believed to be based on the Tewa word Navahuu, meaning "large area of cultivated land".
The Navajo people are the largest federally recognized Native American Indian tribe in the United States. They are primarily located in the southwestern United States, in the states of Arizona, New Mexico, and Utah. The Navajo people are known for their rich cultural traditions, including weaving, silversmithing, and ceremonial practices.
The Navajo language is a Southern Athabaskan language spoken primarily by the Navajo people. It is one of the most widely spoken Native American languages, with approximately 170,000 speakers as of the 2011 U.S. Census. The Navajo language is known for its complex verb system and its use in the World War II Navajo Code Talkers program.
Related Terms
- Navajo Nation: The Navajo Nation is a semi-autonomous Native American territory covering about 27,000 square miles (70,000 km2), occupying portions of northeastern Arizona, southeastern Utah, and northwestern New Mexico. It is the largest land area retained by a Native American tribe in the United States.
- Navajo Code Talkers: Navajo Code Talkers were bilingual Navajo speakers who were recruited during World War II by the Marines to serve in their standard communications units in the Pacific Theater. The Navajo language was used to create a code that was never broken by the enemy.
- Navajo culture: Navajo culture refers to the cultural practices and traditions of the Navajo people. This includes their spiritual beliefs, ceremonies, art, and social structures.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Navajo
- Wikipedia's article - Navajo
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