Arapahos

/ˌærəˈpeɪhoʊz/ noun

Definition

The plural form of Arapaho, referring to multiple members of the Arapaho Native American people or the Arapaho language.

Etymology

This is the standard English plural of 'Arapaho,' a term for the Algonquian-speaking Native American people. The word has been used in English since early colonial contact and appears in historical records of trade and interaction.

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The Arapahos maintained a complex society with intricate ceremonies and a sophisticated oral tradition that allowed them to preserve history without written language—something many cultures don't realize is possible!

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