Definition

1. Noun:
   • A member of the Shoshonean people: The Comanche are a Native American nation who historically lived across the Great Plains region, between present-day Wyoming and the Mexican border, and are now primarily based in Oklahoma.
   • The Shoshonean language spoken by the Comanche people: This refers to the Uto-Aztecan language traditionally spoken by the Comanche nation.

Examples

• Noun:
  • The Comanche were renowned as skilled horsemen and warriors of the southern plains.
  • Fewer people speak Comanche fluently today, making language preservation efforts important.

Advanced Usage

• "Comanche" as an attributive noun: Used to describe things pertaining to the Comanche people, their culture, or their history.
  • The museum has an excellent collection of Comanche artifacts and beadwork.

Variants and Related Words

• Comanchería (n): The historical name for the territory dominated by the Comanche people during the 18th and 19th centuries.

Synonyms

• None: As a proper noun referring to a specific nation and language, "Comanche" does not have direct synonyms. Related terms include Plains Indian or Native American nation, but these are broader categories.

Noun

1. the Shoshonean language spoken by the Comanche
2. a member of the Shoshonean people who formerly lived between Wyoming and the Mexican border but are now chiefly in Oklahoma