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    Apache (en. Apache)

    /aˈpat͡ʃe/

    Meaning & Definition

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    noun
    One of the major Native American tribes that inhabit the southwestern United States.
    The apaches are known for their resilience and bravery in the fight for their territories.
    Los apaches son conocidos por su resistencia y valor en la lucha por sus territorios.
    A person who belongs to apache culture or heritage.
    She is proud of her apache ancestry.
    Ella se siente orgullosa de su ascendencia apache.
    In the military context, it refers to a U.S. combat helicopter known as Apache.
    The Apache helicopter was crucial in military operations.
    El helicóptero Apache fue crucial en operaciones militares.

    Etymology

    The term 'apache' comes from the language of Native American peoples and its meaning relates to the word 'enemy' in some indigenous languages.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    the northern apaches
    It refers to the subtribes of the apaches that live in the northern part of apache territory.
    los apaches del norte
    apache culture
    A set of traditions and customs of the apache tribe.
    cultura apache

    Related Words

    western apache
    Subtribe of the apaches that primarily inhabits Arizona and New Mexico.
    apache occidental
    eastern apache
    Subtribe of the apaches that resides in the Texas area.
    apache oriental

    Slang Meanings

    A colloquial term used to refer to someone who is clever or resourceful.
    That strategy was very apache; it managed to get out of the tricky situation.
    Esa estrategia fue muy apache, logró salir de la situación complicada.
    In some urban contexts, it is used to refer to someone who lives on the streets or is a vagabond.
    That guy is an apache; he never stays in one place for long.
    Ese chico es un apache, nunca se queda en un lugar por mucho tiempo.