Linguistics Retention and Diffusion in Bella Coola.

Newman, Stanley

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Linguistics Retention and Diffusion in Bella Coola

Newman, Stanley

Language in Society, 3, 2, 201-214, Oct 74

The ecological vocabulary of the Bella Coola Indians contains more loanwords than native forms. Borrowings are highly selective, mainly from the Wakashan. This is explained by cultural affinity. (CK)

Descriptors: American Indian Culture, American Indian Languages, American Indians, Cultural Influences, Linguistic Borrowing, Salish, Sociolinguistics, Vocabulary

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