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A Southern Athabaskan (Na-Dené) language spoken across the Navajo Nation in Arizona, New Mexico, and Utah. The most-spoken Indigenous language north of Mexico, with around 170,000 speakers.
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 the Western Apache language.
Where is Western Apache spoken?
Western Apache is primarily spoken in United States.
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.
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