noun
Uncommon
Cheyenne
sheye-AN
Cheyenne (noun) means a member of the Cheyenne, an Indigenous people of the Great Plains in North America. Example: “The Cheyenne were among the tribes involved in the Battle of the Little Bighorn.”
noun
1
A member of the Cheyenne, an Indigenous people of the Great Plains in North America.
"The Cheyenne were among the tribes involved in the Battle of the Little Bighorn."
name
1
The capital city of Wyoming, USA, named after the Cheyenne people.
"They flew into Cheyenne for the rodeo."
How to use Cheyenne
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishRefers to a Native American nation of the Great Plains, and also the capital city of Wyoming named for them.
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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.
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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.
