Nuu-chah-nulth

noun

ˌnü-ˈchä-nu̇l 

variants or less commonly Nuu-Chah-Nulth

1

plural Nuu-chah-nulth also Nuu-Chah-Nulth : a member of a First Nations people inhabiting the west coast of Vancouver Island

called also Nootka

Note: While the name Nootka (which was imposed by outsiders) is used by some members, others prefer Nuu-chah-nulth.

2

: the Wakashan language of the Nuu-chah-nulth people

called also Nootka

Word History

Etymology

Nootka nuča·n̓uł, literally, all along the mountains

First Known Use

1983, in the meaning defined at sense 1