apalachee

/ˌæpəˈlætʃi/

Definitions

1. noun

a member of a Native American people who traditionally inhabited northern Florida and southern Georgia.

“The Apalachee tribe has a rich and unique cultural heritage.”

2. proper noun

a region in northern Florida inhabited by the Apalachee tribe.

“The Apalachee region is home to many natural springs and lakes.”

3. proper noun

a region in Florida that was formerly part of the Apalachee Province of Spanish Florida.

“The Apalachee Province was a key region in the Spanish colonization of Florida.”

Synonyms

  • Florida Indian
  • Native American

Antonyms

  • European
  • non-Native American