noun
Uncommon
Navajo
NA-vuh-hoh
Navajo (noun) means a member of the Navajo Nation, the largest Native American tribe in the United States, based mainly in the Southwest. Example: “Her grandmother, a Navajo, taught her traditional weaving patterns.”
noun
1
A member of the Navajo Nation, the largest Native American tribe in the United States, based mainly in the Southwest.
"Her grandmother, a Navajo, taught her traditional weaving patterns."
"The Navajo have lived in the Four Corners region for centuries."
2
The Athabaskan language spoken by the Navajo people.
"He grew up speaking Navajo at home and English at school."
"Navajo code talkers used their language to send unbreakable messages during World War II."
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How to use Navajo
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishRefers to the Navajo people of the American Southwest, or the language they speak.
Common pairings
Navajo Nation
Navajo language
Navajo code talkers
Navajo weaving
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Word forms
- Plural
- Navajos, Navajoes
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Etymology
Borrowed from Spanish Navajo, itself from the Tewa word navahúuˀu, meaning roughly "field next to a ravine."
Synonyms
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Navaho
Frequently asked questions
What does “Navajo” mean?
The word “Navajo” means a member of the Navajo Nation, the largest Native American tribe in the United States, based mainly in the Southwest. In plain terms, refers to the Navajo people of the American Southwest, or the language they speak.
How do you pronounce “Navajo”?
“Navajo” is pronounced NA-vuh-hoh (/ˈnæ.və.hoʊ/ in IPA).
How do you use “Navajo” in a sentence?
Here is “Navajo” used in a sentence: “Her grandmother, a Navajo, taught her traditional weaving patterns.”
What part of speech is “Navajo”?
“Navajo” is a noun.
Where does the word “Navajo” come from?
The word “Navajo” comes from Spanish. Borrowed from Spanish Navajo, itself from the Tewa word navahúuˀu, meaning roughly "field next to a ravine.".
Is “Navajo” a common word?
“Navajo” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “Navajo” have?
“Navajo” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a member of the Navajo Nation, the largest Native American tribe in the United States, based mainly in the Southwest.
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