Explore Chiricahua through 10+ example sentences from English, with an explanation of the meaning. Ideal for language learners, writers and word enthusiasts.
Chiricahua in a sentence
Chiricahua meaning
A member of a particular Native American tribe.
Using Chiricahua
- The main meaning on this page is: A member of a particular Native American tribe.
- In the example corpus, chiricahua often appears in combinations such as: the chiricahua, chiricahua apache, and chiricahua.
Context around Chiricahua
- Average sentence length in these examples: 16.9 words
- Position in the sentence: 7 start, 10 middle, 3 end
- Sentence types: 20 statements, 0 questions, 0 exclamations
Corpus analysis for Chiricahua
- In this selection, "chiricahua" usually appears in the middle of the sentence. The average example has 16.9 words, and this corpus slice is mostly made up of statements.
- Around the word, tom, word, peoples, apache, culture and historically stand out and add context to how "chiricahua" is used.
- Recognizable usage signals include a chiricahua apache s and among the chiricahua and mescalero. That gives this page its own corpus information beyond isolated example sentences.
- By corpus frequency, "chiricahua" sits close to words such as abhinandan, abhor and abscesses, which helps place it inside the broader word index.
Example types with chiricahua
The same corpus examples are grouped by length and sentence type, making it easier to see the contexts in which the word appears:
Chiricahua Apache material relating to sorcery. (6 words)
However, another group of Chiricahua (a. (6 words)
Mountain spirits of the Chiricahua Apache. (6 words)
Black Knife (Raoul Trujillo), the Chiricahua Apache chief, helps Lonergan regain his memories, allowing him to locate the alien ship where he was once held prisoner and where the abducted people are being held. (34 words)
Hattie Tom, Chiricahua Apache Since the "band" as a unit was much more important than "tribe" in Chiricahua culture, the Chiricahua had no name for themselves (autonym) as a people. (30 words)
Today they use the word Chidikáágu (derived from the Spanish word Chiricahua) to refer to the Chiricahua in general, and the word Indé, to refer to the Apache in general. (30 words)
Example sentences (20)
Hattie Tom, Chiricahua Apache Since the "band" as a unit was much more important than "tribe" in Chiricahua culture, the Chiricahua had no name for themselves (autonym) as a people.
Today they use the word Chidikáágu (derived from the Spanish word Chiricahua) to refer to the Chiricahua in general, and the word Indé, to refer to the Apache in general.
Black Knife (Raoul Trujillo), the Chiricahua Apache chief, helps Lonergan regain his memories, allowing him to locate the alien ship where he was once held prisoner and where the abducted people are being held.
Jenny Molloy’s mother and a Chiricahua Apache from Arizona, adds her own unique perspective to the investigation.
A Chiricahua Apache's account of the Geronimo campaign of 1886.
An analysis of Mescalero and Chiricahua Apache social organization in the light of their systems of relationship.
An outline of Chiricahua Apache social organization.
Chiricahua Apache material relating to sorcery.
Culturally related to other Apache peoples, Chiricahua historically shared a common area, language, customs, and intertwined family relations.
However, another group of Chiricahua (a.
In 1852, the US and some of the Chiricahua signed a treaty, but it had little lasting effect.
Mountain spirits of the Chiricahua Apache.
Myths and tales of the Chiricahua Apache Indians.
Name The Chiricahua Apache were initially given their name by the Spanish.
Notes on Chiricahua Apache culture, I: Supernatural power and the shaman.
Please see the Bands section below for more names of bands and sub-bands of the Chiricahua (Central Apache).
Roberts p.37 His Mimbreño and Ndendahe followers and related Chiricahua bands were incensed by the treatment of their respected chief.
Salopek, Paul, Mexicans Recall Last Apaches Living in Sierra Madre, Chicago Tribune, 7 September 1997 Eventually, the surviving Chiricahua prisoners were moved to the Fort Sill military reservation in Oklahoma.
The Chiricahua are a living and vibrant culture, citation a part of the greater American whole and yet distinct based on their history and culture.
The concept of supernatural power among the Chiricahua and Mescalero Apaches.
Common combinations with chiricahua
These word pairs occur most frequently in English texts: