noun
Usage: usually capitalized P&A
1. : a group of Athapaskan peoples occupying a discontinuous territory from southern British Columbia to northern California and including Chastacosta, Chetco, Chilula, Clatskanie, Hupa, Kato, Kwalhioqua, Lassik, Mattole, Whilkut, Sinkyone, Taltushtuntude, Tolowa, Tututni, Umpqua, Wailaki
2. : a subdivision of the Athapaskan languages including the languages spoken by the Pacific Athapaskan peoples