apaches

word · lemma: apache

/əˈpætʃiz/
/ɐpˈætʃiɪz/

Definition

Apaches are Native American peoples originally from the Southwestern United States. The term can also refer to members of certain Apache tribes.

Usage & Nuances

'Apaches' is always capitalized and primarily used in historical, cultural, or anthropological contexts. Modern references might involve culture, history, or tribes. Do not confuse with 'Apache' (the helicopter or web server), which are unrelated.

Example Sentences

The Apaches lived in the Southwestern United States.

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Many Apaches were skilled horse riders.

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The museum has artifacts from the Apaches.

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Some Apaches still practice traditional crafts today.

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People sometimes learn about the Apaches in school history classes.

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Stories about the Apaches are part of American folklore.

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