apache Definition
- 1a member of a Native American people originally from the southwestern United States
- 2a language spoken by the Apache people
Using apache: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "apache" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
The Apache were known for their fierce resistance to American expansion.
Example
He is fluent in Apache and often teaches the language to others.
Phrases with apache
a traditional dance performed by the Apache people, often accompanied by singing and drumming
Example
The group performed an Apache dance at the cultural festival.
a military attack helicopter used by the United States Army
Example
The Apache helicopter is known for its speed and firepower.
a city in Arizona, United States, named after the Apache people who once lived in the area
Example
We visited Apache Junction during our road trip through Arizona.
Origins of apache
from Spanish 'apachu', meaning 'enemy'
Summary: apache in Brief
'Apache' [əˈpætʃi] refers to a Native American people originally from the southwestern United States, as well as the language they speak. The Apache were known for their fierce resistance to American expansion. Phrases like 'Apache dance' and 'Apache helicopter' use 'Apache' to denote specific cultural or military contexts.
