wichita

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Definition

Wichita can refer to a large city in Kansas, USA, or to a Native American people and their language. The two uses have different origins but the same name.

Usage & Nuances

Commonly used in U.S. geography, travel, and cultural discussions. When speaking about the city, use 'Wichita, Kansas.' For the Native American people, 'the Wichita,' 'Wichita tribe,' or 'Wichita language' clarify the meaning. Pronounced 'WITCH-i-taw.'

Spanish: Wichita (ciudad) - Wichita (pueblo nativo americano)Portuguese (BR): Wichita (cidade) - Wichita (povo nativo americano)Portuguese (PT): Wichita (cidade) - Wichita (povo nativo americano)Chinese (Simplified): 威奇托（城市） - 威奇托族（美洲原住民族）Chinese (Traditional): 威奇托（城市） - 威奇托族（美洲原住民族）Hindi: विचिटा (शहर) - विचिटा (मूल अमेरिकी जनजाति)Arabic: ويتشيتا (مدينة) - ويتشيتا (قبيلة أمريكية أصلية)Bengali: উইচিটা (শহর) - উইচিটা (স্থানীয় আমেরিকান জাতি)Russian: Уичито (город) - Уичито (индейское племя)Japanese: ウィチタ（都市） - ウィチタ族（先住民）Vietnamese: Wichita (thành phố) - Wichita (người bản địa Mỹ)Korean: 위치타 (도시) - 위치타 (아메리카 원주민 부족)Turkish: Wichita (şehir) - Wichita (Kızılderili kabilesi)Urdu: وچیتا (شہر) - وچیتا (اصل امریکی قبیلہ)Indonesian: Wichita (kota) - Wichita (suku asli Amerika)

Example Sentences

Wichita is the largest city in Kansas.

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The Wichita tribe lived near the Red River.

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Many people visit Wichita for its museums and parks.

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Did you know the name Wichita comes from the Native American tribe?

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My cousin just moved to Wichita last month for a new job.

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There's a festival every year celebrating Wichita heritage.

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