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
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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 notesIn plain EnglishRefers to a Native American nation and its people, originally from what is now the southeastern US.
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Word forms
- Plural
- Cherokees
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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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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.
