Comanche
Comanche (noun) means a member of a Native American nation historically based in Texas and Oklahoma, known for their skill as horseback warriors and buffalo hunters. Example: “The museum exhibit traced Comanche history from the southern Plains to the present day.”
How to use Comanche
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishRefers to the Comanche Native American nation, their language, or their culture.
Word forms
Comanches plural, Comanche plural
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Etymology
Borrowed from Spanish comanche, likely adapted from a Ute word meaning "enemy" or "stranger." The Comanche people's own name for themselves is Nʉmʉnʉʉ, "the people."
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What does “Comanche” mean?
The word “Comanche” means a member of a Native American nation historically based in Texas and Oklahoma, known for their skill as horseback warriors and buffalo hunters. In plain terms, refers to the Comanche Native American nation, their language, or their culture.
How do you pronounce “Comanche”?
“Comanche” is pronounced kuh-MANT-shee (/kəˈmænt͡ʃi/ in IPA).
How do you use “Comanche” in a sentence?
Here is “Comanche” used in a sentence: “The museum exhibit traced Comanche history from the southern Plains to the present day.”
What part of speech is “Comanche”?
“Comanche” is a noun.
Where does the word “Comanche” come from?
The word “Comanche” comes from Spanish. Borrowed from Spanish comanche, likely adapted from a Ute word meaning "enemy" or "stranger." The Comanche people's own name for themselves is Nʉmʉnʉʉ, "the people.".
How many meanings does “Comanche” have?
“Comanche” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a member of a Native American nation historically based in Texas and Oklahoma, known for their skill as horseback warriors and buffalo hunters.
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