Chickasaw
name, noun ·3 syllables ·Uncommon ·Advanced level
Definitions
- 1 A member of a Native American nation, now concentrated in southeastern Oklahoma.
- 2 the Muskhogean language of the Chickasaw wordnet
- 3 a member of the Muskhogean people formerly living in northern Mississippi wordnet
- 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:; A city in Mobile County, Alabama.
- 3 Some place names in the United States:; A village in Mercer County, Ohio.
- 4 Some place names in the United States:; A neighborhood of Louisville, Kentucky.
- 5 Some place names in the United States:; Chickasaw County.
Synonyms
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More examples"The Chickasaw Nation was officially formed in 1856, in Tishomingo, Oklahoma. Known as a courageous people among Native Americans, the Chickasaws were called the unconquered or unconquerable. These historically fierce warriors settled in south-central Oklahoma in the mid 1800s."
Etymology
Borrowed from Chickasaw Chikashsha.
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Data sourced from Wiktionary, WordNet, CMU, and other open linguistic databases. Updated March 2026.