Word info

Chumash

Speech parts

1. Chumash - Noun

2. Chumash - Proper noun

Meaning

(Judaism) Any book of the Pentateuch.

The Pentateuch collectively.


Chumash (plural Chumashes or Chumash)

A member of a particular Native American tribe of southern California.


Chumash

The language of this tribe.

Source: en.wiktionary.org

Examples

His commentary on Tanakh —especially on the Chumash ("Five Books of Moses")—is an indispensable aid to students of all levels. Source: Internet

History Mission La Purisima was originally established at a site known to the Chumash people as Algsacpi and to the Spanish as the plain of Rio Santa Rosa, one mile south of Lompoc. Source: Internet

“Protecting the final resting places of our ancestors is of paramount importance to the Santa Ynez Band of Chumash Indians,” said Kenneth Kahn, Tribal Chairman for the Santa Ynez Band of Chumash Indians. Source: Internet

Many soldiers at the mission who were no longer being paid by the new Mexican government took out their frustrations on the local Chumash Indians. Source: Internet

Over 4000 Chumash Indians were buried here. Source: Internet

This beautiful coastline is where our Chumash culture and people have thrived for more than 15,000 years, and is still one of the most biologically rich places on the planet. Source: Internet

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