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Penutian languages - Definition and Overview

The Penutian is a phylum (or stock) of language families that include many Native American languages of western North America, predominantly spoken at one time in Washington, Oregon, and California. Many Penutian languages are endangered, with few remaining speakers.

Penutian languages

  • Wintu language
  • Chinookan languages
  • Maiduan languages
    • Northwest Maidu language
    • Northeast Maidu language
    • Valley Maidu language
    • Nisenan language
  • Oregon Penutian languages
    • Coos language
    • Siuslaw language
    • Alsea language
    • Kalapuya language
    • Takelma language
  • Plateau Penutian languages
    • Klamath-Modoc language
    • Nez Perce language
    • Umatilla language
    • Walla Walla language
    • Tenino language
    • Yakima language
  • Tsimshian languages
    • Gitxsan language
    • Nisga'a language
    • Tsimshian language
  • Molale language
  • Utian languages
    • Southern Costanoan language
    • Northern Costanoan language
    • Karkin language
    • Bay Miwok language
    • Plains Miwok language
    • Central Sierra Miwok language
    • Northern Sierra Miwok language
    • Southern Sierra Miwok language
    • Coast Miwok language
    • Lake Miwok language
  • Yokuts language

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