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Meaning of Koshare | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B1

Definitions

A jester or trickster in the Kachina religion of the Pueblo Indians of the southwestern USA, also called a sacred clown.

Examples

“Sloan, in contrast, all but erased the social importance of the Koshare as mischief makers and satirists, instead presenting only their more serious religious function.”
“The advertisement states that the “Koshare are said to be the Tradition Keepers and the Delight Makers of the tribe.””
“The clown groups, Koshare and Quirena, are associated, respectively, with Flint and Shi.'k'ame societies.”

CEFR level

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This word is part of the CEFR B1 vocabulary — intermediate level.
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