Synonyms for
Cherokee
Definition
Cherokee refers to a Native American tribe originally from the southeastern United States.
Synonyms & similar words
Common collocations
- Cherokee Nation
- Cherokee language
- Cherokee people
- Cherokee reservation
- Cherokee County
- Cherokee Trail of Tears
- Cherokee word
Word family
noun Cherokee
Usage note
Cherokee refers to a specific Native American tribe and their language. It is not a general term for any Native American and should be used with respect.
Example sentences
- My neighbor is a member of the Cherokee tribe.
- The Cherokee people have a rich cultural heritage.
- The Cherokee nation is located in the southeastern United States.
- My friend is proud of her Cherokee ancestry.
- The Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians is one of three federally recognized Cherokee tribes.
Quotes
“We are not afraid to follow truth wherever it may lead, nor to tolerate any error so long as reason is left free to combat it.” - Sequoyah, Cherokee scholar and inventor of the Cherokee syllabary.
“We are all human beings. We should love one another like brothers and sisters.” - Wilma Mankiller, first female chief of the Cherokee Nation.
“I have no desire to take all black people back to Africa; there are blacks who are no good here and will likewise be no good there.” - Marcus Garvey, Jamaican-born political leader who had Cherokee ancestry.