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A Muskogean language of the Muscogee (Creek) and Seminole nations of Oklahoma and Florida. The historical lingua franca of the Southeastern Indigenous confederacy before forced removal.
Yuchi
Also known as: Euchee, Tsoyaha
A language isolate of north-eastern Oklahoma, around Sapulpa within the Muscogee Nation, originally spoken in the south-eastern United States before removal. At most a handful of elderly native speakers remain; the Yuchi immersion school is again raising children with the language.
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Frequently asked questions
What language is Yuchi?
Yuchi is a dialect of the Yuchi language.
Where is Yuchi spoken?
Yuchi is primarily spoken in United States.
Which region is Yuchi associated with?
Yuchi is part of the North America region on DialectAtlas.
Is Yuchi known by other names?
Yes — Yuchi is also referred to as Euchee, Tsoyaha.
Is Yuchi endangered?
Yuchi 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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