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Apache

nounmasculine/feminine/ɐˈpaʃ(ɨ)/low

a·pa·che

Definition

A member of a group of nomadic Native American peoples inhabiting the southwestern United States and northern Mexico.
Geronimo was a famous Apache leader.
Apache culture is rich in traditions.
Common collocations
Apache tribeApache warriorApache leaderApache reservation

Etymology

Do espanhol 'apache', por sua vez do zuñi 'apachu' (inimigo), designativo de um povo indígena norte-americano. Em português, também adquiriu sentidos figurados.

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