Appalachian
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A person from the mountain region in the eastern United States
- noun
- /ˌæpəˈleɪtʃən/
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apalachense
- Many Appalachians take pride in their unique cultural heritage and history.
Examples
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Disregarded are Appalachians who embrace racial justice and acceptance of their LGBTQ neighbors.
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The reports From the appalachians.
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The reports from the Appalachians highlighted the region's vibrant culture.
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Disregarded are Appalachians who embrace racial justice and acceptance of their LGBTQ neighbors.
Compounds
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A long mountain range in eastern North America from southeastern Canada to northern Alabama
Surface Forms
Appalachian singular
Appalachians plural
Etymology
Appalachian comes from the name of a Native American group, the Apalachee. Explorers used that name for the land and the mountains, so an Appalachian is someone from that region.