Lushootseed dialect

Lushootseed

Also known as: Puget Salish

A Salishan language of the Coast Salish peoples around Puget Sound in western Washington. Critically endangered; subject of an active revitalisation through the Tulalip and Muckleshoot tribes.

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Frequently asked questions

What language is Lushootseed?

Lushootseed is a dialect of Lushootseed.

Which region is Lushootseed associated with?

Lushootseed is part of the North America region on DialectAtlas.

Is Lushootseed known by other names?

Yes — Lushootseed is also referred to as Puget Salish.

Is Lushootseed endangered?

Lushootseed is critically endangered. Only a small number of mostly elderly speakers remain, and the variety is at imminent risk of being lost.