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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   A particular group of Native American people in the United States. plural, plural-only

Proper Noun

1. 1
   The language of that people.
2. 2
   A surname from Japanese.

   "Fresh handmade mochi is harder to find, but Tomoko Kato cooks a batch three times a week at Patisserie Tomoko in Williamsburg, Brooklyn."

Example

More examples

"Was Ms. Kato your teacher last year?"

Etymology

Borrowed from Japanese 加藤 (Katō).

Related phrases

native americanunited states

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