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Alabama

Alabama

7.9
A Native American person originally from the area now in the southeastern United States who belonged to the Creek group
  • noun
  • /ˌæləˈbæmə/
translation icon : pueblo Alabama
  • The Alabama people have a rich cultural heritage.

Examples

  • The traditions of the Alabama have influenced southeastern Native American culture.

  • He is descended from a long line of Alabama who were skilled artisans.

  • Many Alabama now reside in Oklahoma after forced relocation in the 19th century.

  • Many Alabamas still practice traditional crafts.

  • The traditions of the Alabama have influenced southeastern Native American culture.

  • Many Alabama now reside in Oklahoma after forced relocation in the 19th century.

  • The Alabama people have a rich cultural heritage.

Compounds

Alabama lip fern
  • US
9.9

A small fern with narrow leaves that grows in dry, shaded places in the southeastern United States

Alabama language
9.9

A language spoken by the Alabama people in the southeastern United States

Surface Forms

Alabama singular
Alabamas plural

Etymology

Alabama as a name for the people comes from a Native word like Albaamo, used by Choctaw and related groups, meaning 'plant-cutters' or 'people who clear thick plants'. That is why the group is known today as the Alabama people.