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A Muskogean language with two surviving communities — the Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians and the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, descendants of the Trail-of-Tears removal. Around 10,000 speakers.
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 the Chickasaw language.
Where is Chickasaw spoken?
Chickasaw is primarily spoken in United States.
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.
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