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Chickasaw

Chickasaw

9.9
A person from a Native American people originally from northern Mississippi
  • noun
  • /ˈtʃɪkəˌsɔː/
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  • Her grandfather is a proud Chickasaw who shares stories of their heritage.

Examples

  • Many Chickasaw now live in Oklahoma after being relocated in the 19th century.

  • The Chickasaw people have a rich cultural heritage.

  • The Chickasaw were known for their military prowess among Southeastern tribes.

  • Many Chickasaws still practice traditional crafts.

  • Her grandfather is a proud Chickasaw who shares stories of their heritage.

  • Many Chickasaw now live in Oklahoma after being relocated in the 19th century.

  • The Chickasaw were known for their military prowess among Southeastern tribes.

Compounds

Chickasaw National Recreation Area
7.4

A national park in southern Oklahoma with mineral springs and clear streams

Chickasaw language
9.9

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

Chickasaw plum
  • US
9.6

A small North American bush or tree that makes yellow to red edible fruit

Surface Forms

Chickasaw singular
Chickasaws plural

Etymology

Chickasaw comes from the people's own name, often written Chikasha, in a Native American language of the southeastern United States. So a Chickasaw is simply a person who belongs to that group.