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Meaning of Dane-zaa | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

  1. An Athabaskan-speaking group of First Nations people, whose traditional territory is around the Peace River in Alberta and British Columbia, Canada.
    plural, plural-only
  2. The language of this people, known more often as Beaver.

Examples

“In ancient times, T'se'K'wa was an important site for gathering and fishing, but it may have held an important spiritual significance for the Dane-zaa as well.”
“Tse’k’wa is one of the most significant archeological sites in the country and was a gathering place for Dane-ẕaa people for 12,000 years. In 2012, three Dane-ẕaa communities — Oker’s community, the Doig River First Nation, Prophet River First Nation and West Moberly First Nation — purchased the land and have co-managed the National Historic Site ever since.”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.

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