Rarámuri

noun

Ra·​rá·​mu·​ri rä-ˈrä-mü-rē How to pronounce Rarámuri (audio)
variants or less commonly Raramuri
plural Rarámuri also Raramuri or Rarámuris or Raramuris
: a member of an Indigenous people living in the state of Chihuahua, Mexico : tarahumara sense 1

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The annual race was founded by ultramarathon competitor Micah True, who lived among the Raramuri, was inspired by their running prowess and wanted to benefit them while highlighting their culture. Fox News, 23 June 2022 Campos spoke two Raramuri dialects and participated in their dances and rituals. MarÍa Verza, ajc, 22 June 2022 The idea for the project began in Alberta, Canada, where program director Cristina Eisenberg, who is of Raramuri and Western Apache heritage, has led similar fieldwork with the Kainai First Nation since 2013. Kylie Mohr, Wired, 23 Oct. 2021

Word History

First Known Use

1942, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of Rarámuri was in 1942

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“Rarámuri.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Rar%C3%A1muri. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.

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