Western Apache dialect

Western Apache

Also known as: Ndee biyáti

A Southern Athabaskan (Na-Dené) language of east-central Arizona, closely related to Navajo. Around 14,000 speakers across the White Mountain and San Carlos Apache reservations.

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Frequently asked questions

What language is Western Apache?

Western Apache is a dialect of the Western Apache language.

Which region is Western Apache associated with?

Western Apache is part of the North America region on DialectAtlas.

Is Western Apache known by other names?

Yes — Western Apache is also referred to as Ndee biyáti.

Western Apache — Western Apache dialect — Dialect Atlas