Navajo
1 synonym for Navajo, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A member of the Navajo Nation, the largest Native American tribe in the United States, based mainly in the Southwest.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Navaho
How to use Navajo
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
Navajo Nation
Navajo language
Navajo code talkers
Navajo weaving
Etymology
Borrowed from Spanish Navajo, itself from the Tewa word navahúuˀu, meaning roughly "field next to a ravine."
Full origin of Navajo →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.
