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Record 1 1979-04-19

English

Subject field(s)
  • Inhabitant Names and Names of Peoples
OBS

one of the most ancient and widely scattered of the Indian tribes of Mexico. Previous to the appearance of the Toltecs, by whom they were driven to the mountainous regions of the country, they were settled in the valley of Mexico. (...) They occupy the mountainous portions of the states of Querétaro, Hidalgo and Guanajuato, and numerous bands are found in several other portions of the country.

OBS

The English term "Otomi" is a collective noun. The plural form is "Otomi" or "Otomis".

French

Domaine(s)
  • Noms d’habitants et noms de peuples
OBS

population primitive du Mexique, qui était établie sur le plateau de Mexico et fut refoulée par les Toltèques. Elle compte encore trois cent mille représentants environ.

OBS

Le pluriel est nécessaire pour recouvrir la notion.

Spanish

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