choctaw

/tʃoʊktɔː/

Definitions

1. noun

a member of a Native American people originally from the southeastern United States

“The Choctaw tribe was a prominent force in the region.”

2. proper noun

a specific tribe or nation of the Choctaw people, particularly one in Oklahoma

“The Choctaw Nation has a significant presence in modern-day politics.”

3. adjective

relating to the Choctaw people or their language

“The Choctaw language is a polysynthetic language with a complex grammar system.”

4. verb

to speak in the Choctaw language

“The elder taught the younger how to choctaw.”

Synonyms

  • Muscogean
  • Native American

Antonyms

  • foreign
  • non-native