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Geechee

Geechee

1 9.9
A person from the African American coastal communities of Georgia and South Carolina
  • noun
  • /ˈɡiːtʃi/
: geechee
  • As a proud Geechee, he shares stories of his ancestors' resilience and dedication to preserving their cultural identity.
  • Gullah/Geechee

Examples

  • The City of Savannah sponsored these lectures as well as the development of an online curriculum for teachers on interpreting the Gullah/Geechee heritage in the twenty-first century.

    Academic text (2011)

  • GEECHEE HAD HER LEROY HOME, AND I HAD SETTLED INTO WRITING 10 TO 12 HOURS A DAY.

    Cross Creek (1983)

  • The term Gullah is frequently used when speaking of this culture in coastal South Carolina, whereas Geechee is often associated with coastal Georgia.

    Academic text (2011)

  • GEECHEE--

    Cross Creek (1983)

  • Many Geechee still practice traditional fishing methods passed down through generations.

  • The Geechee community celebrates its rich heritage with annual festivals that showcase their unique music and cuisine.

Synonyms

Gullah
vsGeechee
1 9.9

People of African descent who live in coastal South Carolina and Georgia

emphasizes preserving cultural traditions rather than focusing on language

Surface Forms

Geechee singular
Geechees plural

Etymology

Geechee likely began as a place-name (for example the Ogeechee River) and then became the name for the people who lived along the Georgia and South Carolina coast. That's why a Geechee is 'a member of that coastal community' known for keeping old traditions.