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Navajo

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Noun — A member of the Navajo Nation, the largest Native American tribe in the United States, based mainly in the Southwest.

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Etymology

Borrowed from Spanish Navajo, itself from the Tewa word navahúuˀu, meaning roughly "field next to a ravine."

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Frequently asked questions

What does “Navajo” mean?

The word “Navajo” means a member of the Navajo Nation, the largest Native American tribe in the United States, based mainly in the Southwest. In plain terms, refers to the Navajo people of the American Southwest, or the language they speak.

How do you pronounce “Navajo”?

“Navajo” is pronounced NA-vuh-hoh (/ˈnæ.və.hoʊ/ in IPA).

How do you use “Navajo” in a sentence?

Here is “Navajo” used in a sentence: “Her grandmother, a Navajo, taught her traditional weaving patterns.”

What part of speech is “Navajo”?

“Navajo” is a noun.

Where does the word “Navajo” come from?

The word “Navajo” comes from Spanish. Borrowed from Spanish Navajo, itself from the Tewa word navahúuˀu, meaning roughly "field next to a ravine.".

Is “Navajo” a common word?

“Navajo” is an uncommon word in modern English.

How many meanings does “Navajo” have?

“Navajo” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a member of the Navajo Nation, the largest Native American tribe in the United States, based mainly in the Southwest.

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