Choctaw

English

Etymology

From Choctaw chahta.

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ˈt͡ʃɒktɔː/

Proper noun

Choctaw

  1. An aboriginal peoples native to the area currently known as Mississippi, in the United States, with a sizable displaced population in Oklahoma
  2. The language of the Choctaw tribe.
  3. An unincorporated community in Bolivar County, Mississippi.
  4. An unincorporated community in Neshoba County, Mississippi.
  5. A city in Oklahoma County, Oklahoma; suburb of Oklahoma City.
  6. Ellipsis of Choctaw County.

Derived terms

Adjective

Choctaw (not comparable)

  1. Relating to the Choctaw tribe or its language.

Noun

Choctaw (plural Choctaws or Choctaw)

  1. (with either plural) A person of Choctaw heritage.
  2. (skating, plural "Choctaws") A Choctaw turn.

Derived terms

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