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.