tʃɛmehˈuːvi

Definitions

1. noun

a Native American people who traditionally inhabited the region around the Colorado River in California and Nevada

“The Chemehuevi tribe had a rich cultural heritage that was largely influenced by their desert environment.”

2. adjective

relating to or characteristic of the Chemehuevi people or their language

“The chemehuevi language is a member of the Takic branch of the Uto-Aztecan language family.”

3. proper noun

a specific Chemehuevi location or feature, such as a river or mountain

“The Chemehuevi Valley is a scenic area in eastern California.”