Squamish

American  

[skwom-ish, skwaw-mish] / ˈskwɒm ɪʃ, ˈskwɔ mɪʃ /

noun

plural

Squamishes,

plural

Squamish

1. Also called Sḵwx̱wú7mesh.  a member of a First Nation of the southwestern coast of British Columbia.

2. Also called Sḵwx̱wú7mesh sníchim.  the Salishan language of the Squamish.

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adjective

1. of or relating to the Squamish or their language.

Etymology

Origin of Squamish

First recorded in 1840–50; from Ko'moks; see K'omoks ( def. )

Example Sentences

But the section from Horseshoe Bay to Squamish presents prime opportunities along Howe Sound to learn more about its recovery.

From Seattle Times • Nov. 3, 2022

“Other First Nations with overlapping land claims are not working together, but Musqueam, Squamish and Tsleil-Waututh are, and this is making them unstoppable,’’ she said.

From New York Times • Aug. 23, 2022

In fact, claims by the Musqueam and Tsleil-Waututh over the 11 acres now being developed by the Squamish contributed to the delay of a final court ruling.

From New York Times • Aug. 23, 2022

Martine Dubuc, visiting from Squamish, B.C., was brought to the beach by her mom.

From Seattle Times • Jul. 27, 2022

The little flower paled, the small face grew smaller, the tiny hands tinier; and one morning, when the birds awoke in the forests of the Squamish, the eyes of the little Tenas Klootchman remained closed.

From The Moccasin Maker by Mair, Charles