Arapaho
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Definition
- Noun:
- The Algonquian language spoken by the Arapaho people: A language belonging to the Algonquian language family, traditionally used by the Arapaho.
- A member of a tribe of Plains Indians: An individual belonging to a Native American tribe historically inhabiting the Great Plains region of North America.
Usage Examples
Noun (Language):
- Linguists are working to document the Arapaho language before it is lost.
- Fewer than 1,000 people speak Arapaho fluently today.
Noun (Person):
- She is an Arapaho and a respected elder of her community.
- The Arapaho were skilled hunters and horsemen.
Advanced Usage
- Used attributively: The term can function like an adjective to describe things related to the Arapaho people or culture.
- We studied Arapaho history and traditions.
- The museum has a collection of Arapaho beadwork.
Variants and Related Words
- Arapahoe: An alternate spelling for Arapaho.
- Arapahoan (adj): Pertaining to the Arapaho or their language.
Synonyms
- Tribe member: A general term for which "Arapaho" is a specific instance.
- Plains Indian: A broader category that includes the Arapaho, as well as tribes like the Cheyenne and Sioux.
Related Phrases
- Northern Arapaho: Refers to the band of Arapaho primarily located in Wyoming.
- Southern Arapaho: Refers to the band of Arapaho primarily located in Oklahoma.
Noun
- the Algonquian language spoken by the Arapaho
- a member of a tribe of Plains Indians formerly inhabiting eastern Colorado and Wyoming (now living in Oklahoma and Wyoming)