Definition

1. Noun:
   • A member of a North American Indian people: A person belonging to an Indigenous nation originally from the Great Plains of North America, now primarily based in Oklahoma and Montana.
   • The Algonquian language: The language traditionally spoken by the Cheyenne people.
   • A city, the capital of Wyoming: The largest city and the seat of government for the state of Wyoming, located in its southeastern region.

Usage Examples

• Noun (People):
  • The Cheyenne were known as skilled horse riders and buffalo hunters.
  • She is a Cheyenne artist who incorporates traditional designs into her work.
• Noun (Language):
  • Fewer people speak Cheyenne fluently today, so preservation efforts are important.
  • He is studying the grammar of the Cheyenne language.
• Noun (City):
  • We drove through Cheyenne on our way to Denver.
  • The state legislature meets in Cheyenne every year.

Advanced Usage

• Historical Context: The term is often used in historical and anthropological contexts to refer to the culture, history, and traditions of the Cheyenne nation.
  • The treaty negotiations involved leaders of the Cheyenne and the U.S. government.

Variants and Related Words

• Northern Cheyenne: Refers specifically to a branch of the Cheyenne people based in Montana.
• Southern Cheyenne: Refers specifically to a branch of the Cheyenne people based in Oklahoma.
• Cheyenne River: The name of a river in the United States, not directly synonymous but geographically related.

Synonyms

• Tsėhesenėstsestotse: The Cheyenne people's name for themselves in their own language. (Note: This is not a direct synonym for general English use but is the autonym).
• Plains Indian: A broader category that includes the Cheyenne people among other nations.

Noun

1. a member of a North American Indian people living on the western plains (now living in Oklahoma and Montana)
2. the Algonquian language spoken by the Cheyenne
3. the capital and largest city of Wyoming; located in the southeastern corner of the state