Atayal
Speech parts
1. Atayal - Noun
2. Atayal - Proper noun
Meaning
Atayal pl (plural only)
An Austronesian people of Taiwan.
Atayal
Their Austronesian language, which uses the Latin alphabet.
Examples
Ino's research is best known for his formalization of eight tribes of Taiwanese aborigines: Atayal, Bunun, Saisiat, Tsou, Paiwan, Puyuma, Ami and Pepo ( Pingpu ).
The Bunun and Atayal were described as the "most ferocious" Aboriginals, and police stations were targeted by Aboriginals in intermittent assaults.
Tribes like Amis, Atayal, Saisiyat and Bunun hunt what they can, and gather what they cultivate.
Taiwan Atayal people 's names are followed by the name of their father, both son and daughter are patronymic.
The Wulai Atayal in particular have been active in this area.