Yakama
noun
a member of a North American Indian people of Washington State.
Yakamas
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pluralof Yakama.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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Makahs and Yakamas challenge state fishing laws, citing the supremacy of treaties.
From Seattle Times ● Jan. 14, 2024
The whole area is known to the Yakamas as “the mother of all roots,” or a natural seed bank, Harvey said.
From Seattle Times ● Dec. 27, 2022
Thomas told how Brando got them on the “Today” show in an effort to swell up support for the Yakamas.
From Seattle Times ● Sep. 25, 2022
The State of Washington includes millions of acres that the Yakamas ceded to the United States under significant pressure.
From Slate ● May 20, 2019
These Indians belong to numerous bands, confederated under the title of Yakamas.
From The Indian Question (1874) by Francis Amasa Walker
