Cherokee Word of the Day: Town or District
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ᎦᏚᎲᎢ
ga-doo-huh-vee
"Town or District"
What It Means
The Cherokee word ga-doo-huh-vee (ᎦᏚᎲᎢ) means Town or District in English.
How to Pronounce It
Say it as ga-doo-huh-vee. The 'hv' sounds almost like 'huh' with a nasal finish.
Using It in a Sentence
Cherokee: ᎢᏤ ᎦᏚᎲᎢ ᎡᏙᎭ.
English: "He is in the new town."
Cultural Context
Cherokee political representation is organized into districts across the 14-county reservation area.
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Cherokee Word of the Day #268 — Town or District
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