Nuu-chah-nulth
noun
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
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“Nuu-chah-nulth.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Nuu-chah-nulth. Accessed 4 Nov. 2025.
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