noun
Uncommon
Wichita
WIHT-shih-taw
Wichita (noun) means a member of a Native American people historically based in what is now Kansas, Oklahoma, and Texas. Example: “The Wichita were skilled farmers and traders on the southern Plains.”
noun
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A member of a Native American people historically based in what is now Kansas, Oklahoma, and Texas.
"The Wichita were skilled farmers and traders on the southern Plains."
"Wichita communities lived in distinctive grass-thatched lodges."
How to use Wichita
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishRefers to a Native American people, their (now extinct) language, or the city in Kansas named after them.
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Etymology
Uncertain origin, likely from a Muscogee (Creek) phrase meaning "red water", referring to a river.
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What does “Wichita” mean?
The word “Wichita” means a member of a Native American people historically based in what is now Kansas, Oklahoma, and Texas. In plain terms, refers to a Native American people, their (now extinct) language, or the city in Kansas named after them.
How do you pronounce “Wichita”?
“Wichita” is pronounced WIHT-shih-taw (/ˈwɪt͡ʃɪtɔː/ in IPA).
How do you use “Wichita” in a sentence?
Here is “Wichita” used in a sentence: “The Wichita were skilled farmers and traders on the southern Plains.”
What part of speech is “Wichita”?
“Wichita” is a noun.
Is “Wichita” a common word?
“Wichita” is an uncommon word in modern English.
