Cowlitz language
Salishan language of Southwestern Washington / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Cowlitz (Cowlitz: ƛʼpúlmixq),[1] also known as Cowlitz Salish,[2] is a Tsamosan language of the Coast Salish family of Salishan languages. It was spoken by the Lower Cowlitz people of the Cowlitz Indian Tribe and is spoken today by both Lower and Upper Cowlitz people. Although it went dormant in the 1960s, it is being revitalized by the Cowlitz Tribe.[citation needed]
Quick Facts Native to, Region ...
Cowlitz Salish | |
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ƛʼpúlmixq | |
Native to | United States |
Region | Southwestern Washington |
Extinct | 1960s |
Revival | revival efforts underway |
Language codes | |
ISO 639-3 | cow |
Glottolog | cowl1242 |
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