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Definition of Nishga in English: Nishga(also Niska) nounˈnɪʃɡə 1A member of a branch of the Tsimshian people of British Columbia inhabiting the Nass River basin. Example sentencesExamples - In an historic split decision, the Supreme Court in 1973 technically ruled against the Nishga.
- He taught the Nishga how to use it, and he translated the Gospels into English and Nishga - it was a great step in education.
2mass noun The dialect of Tsimshian spoken by the Nishga.
adjectiveˈnɪʃɡə Relating to the Nishga or their language. Example sentencesExamples - The union says their claim is for actual compensation for lost lands while the Nishga case involves legal title land.
- It is with great interest that I read his’ argument in favor of the Nishga agreement, although with many reservations.
- Unfortunately, it was one of the Niska performances I happened to miss… I can't remember why.
- She has been teaching her the techniques of Haida and Nishga weaving since 1993.
OriginThe name in Nishga nisqá’a. Definition of Nishga in US English: Nishga(also Niska) nounˈniSHɡə 1A member of a branch of the Tsimshian people of British Columbia inhabiting the Nass River basin. Example sentencesExamples - He taught the Nishga how to use it, and he translated the Gospels into English and Nishga - it was a great step in education.
- In an historic split decision, the Supreme Court in 1973 technically ruled against the Nishga.
2The dialect of Tsimshian spoken by the Nishga.
adjectiveˈniSHɡə Relating to the Nishga or their language. Example sentencesExamples - It is with great interest that I read his’ argument in favor of the Nishga agreement, although with many reservations.
- The union says their claim is for actual compensation for lost lands while the Nishga case involves legal title land.
- She has been teaching her the techniques of Haida and Nishga weaving since 1993.
- Unfortunately, it was one of the Niska performances I happened to miss… I can't remember why.
OriginFrom nisqá’a, the name in Nishga. |