The plural form referring either to the Appalachian Mountains or to the people who live in the Appalachian region.
Plural of Appalachian; can refer to both geographic features and the residents of the region.
The term 'Appalachian' for people wasn't commonly used until the 20th century; before that, residents identified more with their specific valleys, counties, or states—regional identity was stronger than the broader mountain identity.
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