Muscogee

noun

Mus·​co·​gee mə-ˈskō-gē 

variants or Muskogee

1

plural Muscogee or Muscogees or Muskogee or Muskogees : a member of the people who comprised the nucleus of the Creek confederacy : creek sense 2a

Note: The Muscogee existed as a confederacy of tribes, with members known to English settlers as Creek, in the southeastern U.S. before their forcible removal to Indian Territory in 1836 to 1840. Present-day members live under the name Muscogee (Creek) Nation.

2

: the Muskogean language of this people : creek sense 2b

also : the dialect of Creek spoken in Oklahoma

Examples of Muscogee in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Wilde, a member of the Muscogee Nation of Oklahoma, is charged with advancing the work with tribes whose homelands were in Boulder County, officials said. — Judith Kohler, Denver Post, 20 May 2026

The site also recognizes deeper Indigenous history, including Muscogee connections to the land. — Travel + Leisure Editors, Travel + Leisure, 19 May 2026

He was transported to the Muscogee County Jail and is charged with theft by taking, a felony, and financial transaction card fraud. — CBS News, 5 May 2026

One day after Collins' mom shared the tragic news, Muscogee County Coroner Buddy Bryan shared new details about his death. — Zoey Lyttle, PEOPLE, 3 Apr. 2026

Word History

Etymology

Creek ma·skó·ki, maskó·ki, a self-designation

First Known Use

1751, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for Muscogee

• bogey
• yogi