noun

Arapaho

uh-RAY-puh-hoh

Arapaho (noun) means a member of a Native American people historically associated with the Great Plains, now living mainly in Wyoming and Oklahoma. Example: “The Arapaho once ranged widely across the northern and central plains.”

noun

A member of a Native American people historically associated with the Great Plains, now living mainly in Wyoming and Oklahoma.

"The Arapaho once ranged widely across the northern and central plains."

name

The Algonquian language traditionally spoken by the Arapaho people.

"Efforts are underway to teach Arapaho to younger generations of the tribe."

How to use Arapaho

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA Native American people of the Great Plains, or their language.

Word forms

Arapahos plural, Arapaho plural

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Etymology

Possibly from a Siouan word for the Arapaho people, though the exact origin is debated.

Rhymes for Arapaho

Idaho

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Frequently asked questions

What does “Arapaho” mean?

The word “Arapaho” means a member of a Native American people historically associated with the Great Plains, now living mainly in Wyoming and Oklahoma. In plain terms, a Native American people of the Great Plains, or their language.

How do you pronounce “Arapaho”?

“Arapaho” is pronounced uh-RAY-puh-hoh (/əˈɹeɪpəhoʊ/ in IPA).

How do you use “Arapaho” in a sentence?

Here is “Arapaho” used in a sentence: “The Arapaho once ranged widely across the northern and central plains.”

What part of speech is “Arapaho”?

Depending on how it is used, “Arapaho” can be a noun and a name.

How many meanings does “Arapaho” have?

“Arapaho” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a member of a Native American people historically associated with the Great Plains, now living mainly in Wyoming and Oklahoma.