Cherokee Definition
- 1a member of an American Indian people originally of the southeastern US, now chiefly in Oklahoma
- 2the Iroquoian language of the Cherokee, written with a unique syllabary derived from the Latin alphabet
Using Cherokee: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "Cherokee" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
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The Cherokee Nation is a sovereign tribal government recognized by the United States government.
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The Cherokee language is still spoken by some members of the tribe today.
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Summary: Cherokee in Brief
The term 'Cherokee' [ˈtʃɛrəkiː] refers to a Native American people originally from the southeastern US, now mainly located in Oklahoma. The Cherokee have their own language, which is written using a unique syllabary derived from the Latin alphabet.
