Definitions for Apache
əˈpɑʃ, əˈpæʃApache

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1. Apache(noun)

   any member of Athapaskan tribes that migrated to the southwestern desert (from Arizona to Texas and south into Mexico); fought a losing battle from 1861 to 1886 with the United States and were resettled in Oklahoma

2. apache(noun)

   a Parisian gangster

3. Apache(noun)

   the language of the Apache

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1. Apache(Noun)

   Any of several Athabascan-speaking peoples of the American southwest excluding Navajo, i.e. Chiricahua, Jicarilla, Lipan, Mescalero, Plains Apache, or Western Apache.

   Etymology: American , most likely from 'epache.

2. Apache(Noun)

   A person belonging to an Apache people.

   Etymology: American , most likely from 'epache.

3. Apache(Noun)

   A Parisian gangster.

   Etymology: American , most likely from 'epache.

4. Apache(Noun)

   AH-64 Apache, a U.S. military helicopter.

   Etymology: American , most likely from 'epache.

5. Apache(ProperNoun)

   The languages of any of several Athabascan-speaking peoples of the American southwest excluding Navajo, i.e. Chiricahua, Jicarilla, Lipan, Mescalero, Plains Apache, or Western Apache.

   Etymology: American , most likely from 'epache.

6. Apache(ProperNoun)

   The town of Apache, Oklahoma (zipcode 73006)

   Etymology: American , most likely from 'epache.

7. apache(Noun)

   Alternative letter-case form of Apache, a Parisian gangster.

Freebase(4.00 / 2 votes)Rate this definition:

1. Apache

   Apache is the collective term for several culturally related groups of Native Americans in the United States originally from the Southwest United States. These indigenous peoples of North America speak a Southern Athabaskan language, which is related linguistically to the languages of Athabaskan speakers of Alaska and western Canada. The modern term Apache excludes the related Navajo people. Since the Navajo and the other Apache groups are clearly related through culture and language, they are all considered Apachean. Apachean peoples formerly ranged over eastern Arizona, northern Mexico, New Mexico, west and southwest Texas, and southern Colorado. The Apachería consisted of high mountains, sheltered and watered valleys, deep canyons, deserts, and the southern Great Plains. The Apachean groups had little political unity; the major groups spoke seven different languages and developed distinct and competitive cultures. The current division of Apachean groups includes the Navajo, Western Apache, Chiricahua, Mescalero, Jicarilla, Lipan, and Plains Apache. Apache groups live in Oklahoma and Texas and on reservations in Arizona and New Mexico.

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1. APACHE

   An acronym for Acute Physiology and Chronic Health Evaluation, a scoring system using routinely collected data and providing an accurate, objective description for a broad range of intensive care unit admissions, measuring severity of illness in critically ill patients.

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How to pronounce Apache?

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   Alex

   US English

   

   Daniel

   British

   

   Karen

   Australian

   

   Veena

   Indian

How to say Apache in sign language?

Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of Apache in Chaldean Numerology is: 5

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of Apache in Pythagorean Numerology is: 7

Examples of Apache in a Sentence

1. Republican Gov. Doug Ducey:

   This tragedy is a reminder of the dangers our law enforcement officers face every day, our prayers are with Officer Kellywoods family and the entire White Mountain Apache community.

2. Anadarko Petroleum Corp:

   We are unwilling to pursue the transaction without access to detailed non-public information, and based on our analysis, which shows that Apache appears to trade at or near full value currently, the offer was withdrawn.

3. Loren Anthony:

   We were supposed to be Apache, but it was really stereotypical and we did not look Apache at all. We looked more like Comanche.

4. John Campbell:

   They're not actively going out to fight but if they get attacked, they have to be able to provide force protection to themselves, that's where you see Apache helicopters, bombs, drones, those kind of things.

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