Cherokee Word of the Day: Sovereignty
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ᎠᏰᎵ ᎤᏓᏤᎵᏓ
a-ye-lee oo-da-tsay-lee-da
"Sovereignty"
What It Means
The Cherokee word a-ye-lee oo-da-tsay-lee-da (ᎠᏰᎵ ᎤᏓᏤᎵᏓ) means Sovereignty in English.
How to Pronounce It
Say it as a-ye-lee oo-da-tsay-lee-da. Stress the 'tsay' in the second word.
Using It in a Sentence
Cherokee: ᎠᏰᎵ ᎤᏓᏤᎵᏓ ᎤᏂᎭ.
English: "They have sovereignty."
Cultural Context
Sovereignty refers to the inherent right of the Cherokee people to govern themselves.
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Cherokee Word of the Day #270 — Sovereignty
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