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Appalachian

Appalachian

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Relating to the mountain region in the eastern United States, its people, or its culture
  • adjective
  • /ˌæpəˈleɪtʃən/
: apalachense
  • We would go out and teach people in the Appalachian Mountains how to garden.
  • Appalachian folk
  • Appalachian folk music
  • Appalachian women

Yeah, I, I really feel like the solar one will be for people who do like the Appalachian Trail or like really, really long packing days.

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Examples

  • Appalachian Power assesses damage to power equipment and restores electricity, said Appalachian Power spokesman Phil Moye.

    Blog text (20)
  • It's the story of two young men in an Appalachian school.

    Blog text (13)
  • It's one of the most popular places to stop on the Appalachian Trail, and you look right over there.

  • Each group concentrated on one aspect of Appalachian life: food, clothing, art, jobs, shelter, and family life.

    Academic text (1997)
  • Since the mid-1800s, Appalachian coal has been a regional curse and a blessing.

    Blog text (9)
  • Musical styles that arise from such cultures include traditional Appalachian folk music, blues, and spirituals.

    Academic text (1995)
  • Appalshop's mission is to honor Appalachian culture and to counter negative stereotypes of "hillbillies" in mass media.

    Academic text (1994)
  • In the mid-20th century, musicologists and folklorists collected Appalachian folk music that might otherwise have been lost.

    Academic text (2007)
  • The Foxfire books (Wigginton, 1972) on Appalachian natural history and cultural knowledge were favorites in my childhood home.

    Academic text (2002)
  • The festival celebrates the rich traditions of Appalachian culture, showcasing local crafts and music.

Compounds

A long mountain range in eastern North America from southeastern Canada to northern Alabama

Surface Forms

Appalachian positive

Etymology

Appalachian comes from the name of a Native American group, the Apalachee. The name was given to the mountains and the whole area, so Appalachian describes people, culture, or things from that region.