acolapissa
|a-co-la-pis-sa|
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/ˌækələˈpɪsə/
Native American tribe
Etymology
Etymology Information
The word 'Acolapissa' originates from the Choctaw language, specifically the word 'akola pisa,' where 'akola' meant 'people' and 'pisa' meant 'to see.'
Historical Evolution
'Acolapissa' was used in French colonial records to describe the tribe, and it eventually became the modern English term 'Acolapissa.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred specifically to the tribe, and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
acolapissa refers to a Native American tribe that historically lived in the area now known as Louisiana and Mississippi.
The Acolapissa were known for their trade relations with neighboring tribes.
Last updated: 2025/04/24 15:36