Definition: The word "Cherokee" is an African American name that comes from a Cherokee language word meaning "man with the hands in his arms". It was first used in 1928 by James M. Williams, then editor of the newspaper The Chattanooga Times Free Press.
The word "Cherokee" is also spelled "Cheerio" or "Cherokees".
There are many different forms and variations of the Cherokee name. Some of the most common spellings include:
- Cheyenne
- Cherokees (also spelled Cherokees)
- Chiricahua
- Cherrypickers
- Chera
- Cheri
- Cherie
- Cherye
- Cheri
- Cherie
- Cher
- Cherries
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