Seri

American  

[ser-ee, sair-ee] / ˈsɛr i, ˈsɛər i /

noun

plural

Seris,

plural

Seri

1. Also called Comcáac.  a member of an Indigenous people of western Sonora state, Mexico, on the Gulf of California.

2. Also called Cmiique Iitom.  the language of the Seri, sometimes classified as part of the Hokan family.

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adjective

1. of or relating to the Seri or their language.

Etymology

Origin of Seri

Firtst recorded in 1820–30; via Spanish from Opata (an extinct Uto-Aztecan language of Sonora); further origin and meaning uncertain

Example Sentences

The stoicism of her Seri project is contrasted by the more lighthearted photos she took of people in Juchitán, highlighting the matriarchal culture there.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 12, 2025

She was still sharp after a seven-week break, winning the Fir Hill Seri Pak Championship in a playoff last week outside Los Angeles to move back atop the world ranking.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 31, 2024

The celebration began on 7 January and Brunei's capital city, Bandar Seri Begawan, has been joining in the festivities ever since, with thousands lining the streets to see the couple's first appearance.

From BBC • Jan. 14, 2024

"He will remain in a position of influence and continue to have undisputed control over Shas," said Seri, telling Army Radio he had discussed the matter with Deri on Saturday night.

From Reuters • Jan. 22, 2023

The Seri are loosely organised in a number of exogamic, matrilineal, totemic clans.

From Man, Past and Present by Haddon, Alfred Court