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Tyospaye

Definition:

Tyospaye is a term used in Lakota culture to refer to an extended family or kinship network living together in a communal household.

Examples:

Noun:

1. Our tyospaye gathers every year for a traditional ceremony.
2. In Lakota tradition, the tyospaye is considered the fundamental unit of society.

Adjective:

1. The tyospaye lifestyle fosters a sense of unity and mutual support.
2. He grew up in a tyospaye household, valuing the close relationships he developed with his relatives.

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