SINCE 1828
Apache
noun
\ ə-ˈpa-chē
, in sense 3 ə-ˈpash
\
, in sense 3 ə-ˈpash
\
plural Apache
or Apaches\ -ˈpa-chēz
; -ˈpash , -ˈpa-shəz \
; -ˈpash , -ˈpa-shəz \
Definition of Apache
1
: a member of a group of American Indian peoples of the southwestern U.S.
2
: any of the Athabascan languages of the Apache people
3 not capitalized [ French, from Apache Apache Indian ]
a
: a member of a gang of criminals especially in Paris
b
: ruffian
Other Words from Apache
Apachean
\ ə-ˈpa-chē-ən
\
adjective or noun
\
adjective or noun
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Apache
noun
English Language Learners Definition of Apache
: a member of a Native American people of the southwestern U.S.
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Apache
noun
\ ə-ˈpa-chē
\
\
Kids Definition of Apache
1
: a a member of an American Indian people of the southwestern United States or their language
2
: any of the languages of the Apache people
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