Cheyenne
3 synonyms for Cheyenne, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A member of the Cheyenne, an Indigenous people of the Great Plains in North America.
Synonyms
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Cheyanne
Shyanne
Etymology
Borrowed via French from a Dakota word describing people who "speak differently" or unintelligibly — an outside name rather than what the Cheyenne called themselves.
Full origin of Cheyenne →Frequently asked questions
What does “Cheyenne” mean?
The word “Cheyenne” means a member of the Cheyenne, an Indigenous people of the Great Plains in North America. In plain terms, refers to a Native American nation of the Great Plains, and also the capital city of Wyoming named for them.
How do you pronounce “Cheyenne”?
“Cheyenne” is pronounced sheye-AN (/ʃaɪˈæn/ in IPA).
How do you use “Cheyenne” in a sentence?
Here is “Cheyenne” used in a sentence: “The Cheyenne were among the tribes involved in the Battle of the Little Bighorn.”
What part of speech is “Cheyenne”?
Depending on how it is used, “Cheyenne” can be a noun and a name.
Where does the word “Cheyenne” come from?
The word “Cheyenne” comes from French. Borrowed via French from a Dakota word describing people who "speak differently" or unintelligibly — an outside name rather than what the Cheyenne called themselves.
Is “Cheyenne” a common word?
“Cheyenne” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “Cheyenne” have?
“Cheyenne” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a member of the Cheyenne, an Indigenous people of the Great Plains in North America.
