Shastan

1 of 2

noun

Shas·​tan

ˈshastən

plural -s

: a language family of the Hokan stock in northern California and southern Oregon comprising Achomawi, Atsugewi, and Shasta

Shastan

2 of 2

adjective

"

: of or relating to the Shasta people or their language

Word History

Etymology

Noun

Shasta + -an, noun suffix

Adjective

Shasta + -an, adjective suffix

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