noun Uncommon

Cherokee

cheh-ruh-KEE

Cherokee (noun) means a member of the Cherokee Nation, an Indigenous people originally from the southeastern United States. Example: “Her great-grandmother was Cherokee.”

noun

A member of the Cherokee Nation, an Indigenous people originally from the southeastern United States.

"Her great-grandmother was Cherokee."

How to Use Cherokee

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishRefers to a Native American nation and its people, originally from what is now the southeastern US.

Word Forms

Cherokees plural, Cherokee plural

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Etymology

The name likely comes from the Cherokee people's own name for themselves, Tsalagi, though several rival origin stories exist from neighbouring Native languages.

Rhymes for Cherokee

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does “Cherokee” mean?

The word “Cherokee” means a member of the Cherokee Nation, an Indigenous people originally from the southeastern United States. In plain terms, refers to a Native American nation and its people, originally from what is now the southeastern US.

How do you pronounce “Cherokee”?

“Cherokee” is pronounced cheh-ruh-KEE (/ˌt͡ʃɛ.ɹəˈkiː/ in IPA).

How do you use “Cherokee” in a sentence?

Here is “Cherokee” used in a sentence: “Her great-grandmother was Cherokee.”

What part of speech is “Cherokee”?

“Cherokee” is a noun.

Is “Cherokee” a common word?

“Cherokee” is an uncommon word in modern English.