Yami

American  

[yah-mee] / ˈjɑ mi /

noun

• Yamis,
  plural
• Yami
  plural

1. a member of an Indonesian people of Hungtow Island, off the southeastern coast of Taiwan.

2. the Austronesian language of the Yami.

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adjective

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

Other Word Forms

Noun Inflected Forms

• Yami
  plural
• Yamis
  plural

Etymology

Origin of Yami

First recorded in 1910–15; from Yami: literally, “people of the north wind,” equivalent to i- locative prefix + ami “north (wind),” i.e., north of the Ivatan and Itbayat peoples, their closest associates

Example Sentences

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Yami

Then, starting in the late 19th century, Taiwan, including Lanyu, came under the control of Japanese colonists, who began to study the Tao, whom they called the Yami, as ethnographic subjects.

From New York Times ● Jan. 5, 2023

In a statement posted on Twitter, NAAS, an opposition grouping founded by Saudis living mostly in exile, said Yami was “assassinated in suspicious circumstances” on Saturday.

From Reuters ● Jul. 10, 2022

School does not hold happy memories for Yami "Rowdy" Lofvenberg, who was bullied because of her difficulties with maths.

From BBC ● Jul. 31, 2021

In the show Yami performs with other dancers who have learning difficulties, who tell their own stories through solos and groupdances.

From BBC ● Jul. 31, 2021

When the great love shone confessed;— Yami hê kam sharanam!

From Indian Poetry Containing "The Indian Song of Songs," from the Sanskrit of the Gîta Govinda of Jayadeva, Two books from "The Iliad Of India" (Mahábhárata), "Proverbial Wisdom" from the Shlokas of the Hitopadesa, and other Oriental Poems. by Sir Edwin Arnold