Dictionary

nsyilxcən en · PROPN

Etymology

Unadapted borrowing from Okanagan nsyilxcən.

Meanings

1. Synonym of Okanagan (Salish language)
   • With tears of pride in her eyes she said her children are proud of their ability and choice to speak nsyilxcən outside of school. 2025 September 30, Jacqueline Gelineau, “Okanagan Indian Band opens new cultural school”, in CBC News:
   • The program is an effort to revitalize the nsyilxcən language within their community and will feature 45 video tutorials that utilize the Paul Creek nsyilxcən curriculum. 2021 September 28, Cheyanna Lorraine, “WFN launches online program to revitalize the nsyilxcən language”, in Kelowna Now:
   • The nsyilxcən language is considered critically endangered due to the legacy of residential "schools" and colonialism — and it's estimated that there are less than 50 fluent nsyilxcən speakers. 2023 June 14, Aaron Hemens, “First cohort completes new nsyilxcən degree at UBCO: ‘our language is very strong’”, in Penticton Herald, archived from the original on 04 Nov 2025:

Forms

Synonyms

Okanagan