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单词 Nishga
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Definition of Nishga in English:

Nishga

(also Niska)
nounˈnɪʃɡə
  • 1A member of a branch of the Tsimshian people of British Columbia inhabiting the Nass River basin.

    Example sentencesExamples
    • In an historic split decision, the Supreme Court in 1973 technically ruled against the Nishga.
    • He taught the Nishga how to use it, and he translated the Gospels into English and Nishga - it was a great step in education.
  • 2mass noun The dialect of Tsimshian spoken by the Nishga.

adjectiveˈnɪʃɡə
  • Relating to the Nishga or their language.

    Example sentencesExamples
    • The union says their claim is for actual compensation for lost lands while the Nishga case involves legal title land.
    • It is with great interest that I read his’ argument in favor of the Nishga agreement, although with many reservations.
    • Unfortunately, it was one of the Niska performances I happened to miss… I can't remember why.
    • She has been teaching her the techniques of Haida and Nishga weaving since 1993.

Origin

The name in Nishga nisqá’a.

Definition of Nishga in US English:

Nishga

(also Niska)
nounˈniSHɡə
  • 1A member of a branch of the Tsimshian people of British Columbia inhabiting the Nass River basin.

    Example sentencesExamples
    • He taught the Nishga how to use it, and he translated the Gospels into English and Nishga - it was a great step in education.
    • In an historic split decision, the Supreme Court in 1973 technically ruled against the Nishga.
  • 2The dialect of Tsimshian spoken by the Nishga.

adjectiveˈniSHɡə
  • Relating to the Nishga or their language.

    Example sentencesExamples
    • It is with great interest that I read his’ argument in favor of the Nishga agreement, although with many reservations.
    • The union says their claim is for actual compensation for lost lands while the Nishga case involves legal title land.
    • She has been teaching her the techniques of Haida and Nishga weaving since 1993.
    • Unfortunately, it was one of the Niska performances I happened to miss… I can't remember why.

Origin

From nisqá’a, the name in Nishga.

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