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A Chickasaw Dictionary (Online)
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Language Name
Chickasaw.
Alternate Language Names
Chikashshanompa'.
Region
Oklahoma, United States.
Who
The Chickasaw Nation.
Others Involved
Reverend Jess Humes, and Vinnie May Humes (authors of the original dictionary 1973 dictionary); Bill Anoatubby (Governor, Chicksaw Nation).
There is no other information included in this resource about others involved.
Publication Information
This is a digital dictionary that doesn't display any information on launch or update dates. The information in this online dictionary comes from A Chickasaw Dictionary by Reverend Jess Humes and Vinnie May Humes, which was originally published in 1973.
How People are Cited
The authors of the 1973 A Chickasaw Dictionary are cited in the welcome message on the homepage, which is from Governor Bill Anoatubby.
Speakers and other contributors to this online dictionary are not cited.
How Information is Cited
The 1973 A Chickasaw Dictionary is cited in the welcome message on the homepage. No other information is cited in the dictionary.
Where is Information Coming from
The information in this dictionary comes from the 1973 A Chickasaw Dictionary by Reverend Jess Humes and Vinnie May Humes.
Tools and Framework used
This dictionary is available as a multimedia website, which includes audio.
Access
This dictionary is an open access website.
Included Languages and Directionality
Chickasaw to English, English to Chickasaw. The directionality of the dictionary can be toggled using the settings in the side bar on the lefthand side of the page.
Dialects Included
No dialect is specified for this dictionary.
Type of Dictionary
This is a bilingual, bi-directional, wordlist.
How are Entries Organised
Entries are organized either alphabetically by Chickasaw or English, depending on the settings, which can be toggled using the settings in the side bar on the lefthand side of the page.
Entries in the Chickasaw to English section include the Chickasaw headword, one or more English translations, the part of speech, and audio of the Chickasaw word.
Entries in the English to Chickasaw section include the English headword, one Chickasaw translation, the part of speech, audio of the Chickasaw word, as well as a spelled out pronunciation of the Chickasaw word.
Both sections of the dictionary are filterable by first letter of the word and are searchable.
Other Features
| Feature | Included | More Information |
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| Guide to use and understand | ❌ | |
| Audio | ✅ | |
| Images | ❌ | |
| Example phrases | ❌ | |
| Speakers marked | ❌ | |
| Dialects marked | ❌ |
External Links
The Chickasaw Dictionary online can be found here: https://www.achickasawdictionary.com/