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A Coast Salishan language of the lower Fraser river valley and southeastern Vancouver Island. Around 200 fluent speakers across Upriver, Downriver, and Island dialect groups.
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 the Lushootseed language.
Where is Lushootseed spoken?
Lushootseed is primarily spoken in United States.
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.
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