Western Apache dialect

Western Apache

Also known as: Ndee biyáti

A Southern Athabaskan (Na-Dené) language of east-central Arizona, closely related to Navajo. Around 14,000 speakers across the White Mountain and San Carlos Apache reservations.

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Frequently asked questions

What language is Western Apache?

Western Apache is a dialect of Western Apache.

Which region is Western Apache associated with?

Western Apache is part of the North America region on DialectAtlas.

Is Western Apache known by other names?

Yes — Western Apache is also referred to as Ndee biyáti.