Definitions

1. noun

a member of a Native American people formerly living in the Ohio River Valley and the Appalachian region of the eastern United States

“The Shawnee tribe played a significant role in the history of the region.”

2. proper noun

referring to a specific tribe or people, or the name of a city in Ohio

“The city of Shawnee, Ohio, is known for its beautiful parks and outdoor recreational areas.”

3. proper adjective

relating to or characteristic of the Shawnee people

“The Shawnee language is an Algonquian language spoken by the Shawnee people.”