Chickasaw dialect

Chickasaw

Also known as: Chikashshanompa

A Muskogean language of the Chickasaw Nation of Oklahoma. Closely related to Choctaw; critically endangered with active revitalisation through the Chickasaw Nation Language Department.

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Frequently asked questions

What language is Chickasaw?

Chickasaw is a dialect of Chickasaw.

Which region is Chickasaw associated with?

Chickasaw is part of the North America region on DialectAtlas.

Is Chickasaw known by other names?

Yes — Chickasaw is also referred to as Chikashshanompa.

Is Chickasaw endangered?

Chickasaw is critically endangered. Only a small number of mostly elderly speakers remain, and the variety is at imminent risk of being lost.