Pima
Americannoun
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a member of an Indigenous people of southern Arizona and northern Mexico.
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the Uto-Aztecan language of the Pima, closely related to Tohono O'odham.
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Etymology
Origin of Pima
First recorded in 1810–15; from Spanish (Mexico, southwestern United States), earlier Pimahitos, from 16th-century Pima (Spanish spelling) pimahaitu “nothing”
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The case has also put pressure on Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos, who critics have accused of making missteps in the search for Guthrie.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 27, 2026
Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos told NBC News that "we believe we know why he did this".
From BBC • Mar. 13, 2026
Thousands of additional tips have poured into the Pima County Sheriff’s Department since last week, when Savannah Guthrie announced a $1-million reward for information that leads to the return of her mother.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 3, 2026
The Pima County Sheriff’s Department and FBI said the individual was armed.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 24, 2026
Pima finally hauled Nailer up, groaning, her muscles flexing as she dragged him up like a dead pig, then left him lying on the carbon-fiber decking while she and Lucky Girl went below.
From "Ship Breaker" by Paolo Bacigalupi
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