Cherokee Word of the Day: council members / legislators
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ᏗᏂᎳᏫᎩ
dee-nee-lah-wee-gee
"council members / legislators"
What It Means
The Cherokee word dee-nee-lah-wee-gee (ᏗᏂᎳᏫᎩ) means council members / legislators in English.
How to Pronounce It
Say it as dee-nee-lah-wee-gee. All vowels are short and crisp in this word.
Using It in a Sentence
Cherokee: ᏗᏂᎳᏫᎩ ᎠᏂᏬᏂᎭ.
English: "The council members are speaking."
Cultural Context
The Council is the legislative body of the Cherokee Nation, representing various districts.
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Cherokee Word of the Day #238 — council members / legislators
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