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Prior to my election, young Cherokee girls would never have thought that they might grow up and become chief.
Wilma Mankiller

Meaning of "Cherokee" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF CHEROKEE

Cherokee  [ˈtʃɛrəˌkiː] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF CHEROKEE

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adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Cherokee is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES CHEROKEE MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Cherokee

Cherokee

The Cherokee are a Native American people historically settled in the Southeastern United States. They speak an Iroquoian language. In the 19th century, historians and ethnographers recorded their oral tradition that told of the tribe having migrated south in ancient times from the Great Lakes region, where other Iroquoian-speaking peoples were. They began to have contact with European traders in the 18th century. American colonist, Henry Timberlake, described the Cherokee nation as he saw it in 1761: “ The Cherokees are of a middle stature, of an olive colour, tho' generally painted, and their skins stained with gun-powder, pricked into it in very pretty figures. The hair of their head is shaved, tho' many of the old people have it plucked out by the roots, except a patch on the hinder part of the head, about twice the bigness of a crown-piece, which is ornamented with beads, feathers, wampum, stained deers hair, and such like baubles. The ears are slit and stretched to an enormous size, putting the person who undergoes the operation to incredible pain, being unable to lie on either side for nearly forty days.

Definition of Cherokee in the English dictionary

The definition of Cherokee in the dictionary is -kees, -kee. a member of a Native American people formerly living in and around the Appalachian Mountains, now chiefly in Oklahoma; one of the Iroquois peoples. Other definition of Cherokee is the language of this people, belonging to the Iroquoian family.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH CHEROKEE


ake
ˈɑːkiː
apres-ski
ˌæpreɪˈskiː
ASCII
ˈæskiː
chromakey
ˈkrəʊməˌkiː
croquis
krɒˈkiː
Didache
ˈdɪdəˌkiː
jet-ski
dʒet skiː
key
kiː
latchkey
ˈlætʃˌkiː
Manichee
ˈmænɪˌkiː
marquee
mɑːˈkiː
Milwaukee
mɪlˈwɔːkiː
Nike
ˈnaɪkiː
passkey
ˈpɑːsˌkiː
quay
kiː
ski
skiː
Taranaki
ˌtærəˈnækiː
Torquay
ˌtɔːˈkiː
turnkey
ˈtɜːnˌkiː
Waikiki
ˈwaɪkɪˌkiː

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE CHEROKEE

Cheremis
Cheremiss
Cherenkov
Cherenkov radiation
Cheribon
cherimoya
cherimoyer
cherish
cherishable
cherished
cherisher
cherishingly
cherishment
Chernenko
Chernigov
Chernobyl
Chernovtsy
chernozem
chernozemic
Cherokee rose

WORDS THAT END LIKE CHEROKEE

ackee
akee
bidarkee
chickee
hackee
palkee
parkee
rakee
sickee
thankee
Yankee

Synonyms and antonyms of Cherokee in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «Cherokee» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF CHEROKEE

Find out the translation of Cherokee to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of Cherokee from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «Cherokee» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

切诺基
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

Cherokee
570 millions of speakers

English

Cherokee
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

चेरोकी
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

شيروكي
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

Cherokee
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

Cherokee
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

চেরোকি
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

Cherokee
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Cherokee
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Cherokee
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

チェロキー
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

체로키
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Cherokee
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

Cherokee
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

செரொகி
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

चेरोकी
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

Cherokee
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

Cherokee
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

Cherokee
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

Cherokee
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

Cherokee
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

Cherokee
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

Cherokee
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

Cherokee
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

Cherokee
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of Cherokee

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «CHEROKEE»

The term «Cherokee» is very widely used and occupies the 11.008 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «CHEROKEE» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about Cherokee

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9 QUOTES WITH «CHEROKEE»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word Cherokee.
1
Alessandra Ambrosio
I am extremely excited to develop and design a brand representative of my life, experiences and style. Working closely with Cherokee will help establish a worldwide presence with best-in-class retailers and category leaders.
2
Martin Van Buren
It affords me sincere pleasure to be able to apprise you of the entire removal of the Cherokee Nation of Indians to their new homes west of the Mississippi.
3
Lynn Collins
I'm Irish and Cherokee Indian. I can't faint.
4
Wilma Mankiller
Prior to my election, young Cherokee girls would never have thought that they might grow up and become chief.
5
Wilma Mankiller
Individually and collectively, Cherokee people possess an extraordinary ability to face down adversity and continue moving forward.
6
Cynthia Ozick
Early in the 1990s, I flew alone in a dandelion-yellow, single-engine, 180-horsepower Piper Cherokee from Westchester County Airport in New York westward to the Rocky Mountains, landing and refuelling a good many times in middle-sized cities and towns along the way.
7
Serge Schmemann
Recorded engine sounds, however, are a deliberate deception. They're like going to a concert and listening to a recording. On the other hand, I wouldn't mind buying a BMW recording and installing it in my '96 Jeep Cherokee.
8
Wes Studi
I'm Cherokee, and there were times when social expansion was something that is needed by a cultural group or a national group.
9
Daniel H. Wilson
You write about what you know. It makes everything easier, and also more truthful. In this case, I grew up in Oklahoma, and I grew up in the Cherokee Nation and I'm a member of the Cherokee Tribe. Oddly enough, I know a lot about robots and Oklahoma, and so that's what comes out in my writing.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «CHEROKEE»

Discover the use of Cherokee in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to Cherokee and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Beginning Cherokee
Contains twenty-seven lessons in the Cherokee language, based on the Oklahoma dialect; and includes accompanying exercises, appendices, and alphabetical vocabulary lists.
Ruth Bradley Holmes, Betty Sharp Smith, 1977
2
Cherokee
A humorous and savvy Diva-like novel that mixes new-wave cinema, traditional roman noir, vintage Buster Keaton and the rhythms of Charlie Parker to tell its story of an innocent young man's dreamy pursuit of a mysterious woman.
Jean Echenoz, 1994
3
Cherokee
Author Robert J. Conley recounts the history and struggle of the Cherokee and offers a window into today's Cherokee culture in moving detail. Cherokee Nation Principal Chief Chadwick Smith provides an eloquent introduction to the book.
‎2002
4
The Cherokee Herbal: Native Plant Medicine from the Four ...
In this rare collection of the acquired herbal knowledge of Cherokee Elders, author J. T. Garrett presents the healing properties and medicinal applications of over 450 North American plants.
J. T. Garrett, 2003
5
Slavery and the Evolution of Cherokee Society, 1540-1866
Explores how the Cherokee altered their social and political structure, and economic system to adapt to the European value system during the colonization of the New World
Theda Perdue, 1979
6
A Cherokee Feast of Days: Many Moons
In this third volume of daily meditations, writer Joyce Sequichie Hifler once again offers hope and encouragement for every day of the year.
Joyce Sequichie Hifler, 2002
7
Cherokee
Gene's grandfather, Cherokee, is a famous jazz musician and Gene travels the world with him.
Creina Mansfield, 1997
8
The Cherokee Indians
Provides an overview of the past and present lives of the Cherokee people, covering their daily life, customs, relations with the government and others, and more.
Bill Lund, 1998
9
Cherokee Women: Gender and Culture Change, 1700-1835
Theda Perdue examines the roles and responsibilities of Cherokee women during the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries, a time of intense cultural change.
Theda Perdue, 1998
10
Cherokee Dance and Drama
When it was first published in 1951, this description of the dances of a conservative Eastern Cherokee band was hailed as a scholarly contribution that could not be duplicated, Frank G. Speak and Leonard Broom had achieved the close and ...
Frank Gouldsmith Speck, 1993

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «CHEROKEE»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term Cherokee is used in the context of the following news items.
1
Cherokee Elementary In Turley Gets New Life With Lighthouse …
The Cherokee building in Turley, a building that wasn't needed by TPS, is being reopened for the expansion of Lighthouse Charter. The school ... «News On 6, Jul 15»
2
Former Cherokee Chief Chad Smith challenges Bill John Baker's …
A former Cherokee chief filed an appeal with the tribe's highest court in a challenge to the re-election of Principal Chief Bill John Baker. «Muskogee Daily Phoenix, Jul 15»
3
Wolf Creek Cherokee tribe moves museum to Varina
There are about 160 members of the Wolf Creek Cherokee Tribe spread throughout the state, with high concentrations in southwest Virginia ... «Henrico Citizen, Jul 15»
4
Love It Or Hate It, The Jeep Cherokee's New Look Isn't Going …
Nowhere is that more evident than in the styling of the beloved Jeep Cherokee -- a marque that's been around for more than four decades (with ... «The Car Connection, Jul 15»
5
Surreal and Beautiful Recent Paintings by Cherokee Artist America …
Her bio at her official site reads, in part: "Swedish-Cherokee artist, America Meredith blends traditional styles from Native America and Europe ... «Indian Country Today Media Network, Jul 15»
6
WSCC offering five classes at Cherokee High this fall
ROGERSVILLE — This fall, Walters State Community College will offer five classes at Cherokee High School in Hawkins County and seven ... «Kingsport Times News, Jul 15»
7
Sheriff's department continues search for at large sex offenders
COLUMBUS — Two fugitives remain at large following a multi-day, coordinated effort between the Cherokee County Sheriff's Office and the ... «Sek Voice.com, Jul 15»
8
2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee EcoDiesel: Real-World Fuel Economy
The turbo-diesel delivers 30 pounds-feet more torque than the Grand Cherokee's optional 5.7-liter Hemi V-8, but handily beats it on fuel ... «Cars.com News, Jul 15»
9
Cherokee County Appraisal District official reminds property owners …
CHEROKEE COUNTY – The owners of nearly 800 properties throughout the county have until Thursday to submit audit information to the ... «Jacksonville Daily Progress, Jul 15»
10
Cherokee County begins issuing same-sex marriage licenses
The Cherokee County Clerk's Office is now issuing same-sex marriage licenses, according to an office clerk. The staff member said two ... «Jacksonville Daily Progress, Jul 15»

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