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Vinony

Chickasaw

proper noun

  1. a member of the Chickasaw nation of indigenous people of the United States
  2. the Muskogean language of the Chickasaw people
L988692 on Wikidata ↗

proper noun

  1. an indigenous people of the United States; used especially collectively
L989368 on Wikidata ↗

Wiktionary

Pronunciation: /ˈtʃɪkəsɔː/

name

Etymology: Etymology tree Chickasaw Chikashshabor. English Chickasaw Borrowed from Chickasaw Chikashsha.

  1. The Muskogean language of this tribe.

    “You don’t have to be a member of a tribe to help protect native languages. In Oklahoma, public students can choose to take Indigenous language courses like Bodéwadmimwen, Cherokee, Chickasaw, Comanche and others for school credit — an empowering step toward recognition and respect. Many tribal nations, including CPN, also offer free resources such as language apps, workshops and virtual lessons open to learners of all backgrounds and abilities.”

  2. Some place names in the United States:
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noun

Etymology: Etymology tree Chickasaw Chikashshabor. English Chickasaw Borrowed from Chickasaw Chikashsha.

  1. A member of a Native American nation, now concentrated in southeastern Oklahoma.