caddo

/ˈkædoʊ/

Definitions

1. noun

A member of a Native American people originally living in eastern Texas and southwestern Arkansas, or a member of a Caddo language speaker.

“The Caddo people have a rich cultural heritage that dates back centuries.”

2. noun

The Caddo language, an Algonquian language formerly spoken in eastern Texas and southwestern Arkansas.

“The Caddo language is a significant part of the cultural identity of the Caddo people.”

3. proper noun

A village or town in Texas, USA, or a county in Oklahoma, USA.

“Caddo, Texas, is a small village with a strong sense of community.”

4. verb

To make a loud, harsh sound, typically like that of the Caddo people’s yell.

“The crowd caddoed loudly when their team scored the winning goal.”

Synonyms

  • Indigenous
  • Native American

Antonyms

  • colonizer
  • settler