Documentation:RelLex/Choctaw Dictionary
Choctaw Dictionary
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Language Name
Choctaw.
Alternate Language Names
Chahta.
Region
Oklahoma, Mississippi, Louisiana, and Tennessee, United States.
Who
Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma.
Others Involved
There is no information included in this resource about others involved.
Publishing Information
This is a digital dictionary that doesn't display any information on launch or update dates, but was likely made public online in late 2022. Prior to 2022 an earlier version of this dictionary was available as an open access PDF.
How People are Cited
This dictionary does not cite any authors or contributors. The Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma is shown in the website’s banner and is listed as the copyright holder in the website’s footer.
How Information is Cited
This dictionary does not cite the source of any of its information.
Where is Information Coming from
This dictionary does not indicate where information is coming from or what sources were used.
Tools and Framework used
This dictionary is available as a multimedia website, with audio and a built-in search function.
Access
This dictionary is open access online.
Included Languages and Directionality
Choctaw to English.
Dialects Included
No dialect is specified for this dictionary.
Type of Dictionary
This is a bilingual, mono-directional online dictionary.
How are Entries Organised
This dictionary is organised alphabetically by Choctaw, and can be filtered based on the first letter of the entry. Entries include the Choctaw headword, the English definition, the part of speech, and an audio recording of the Choctaw word.
Other Features
| Feature | Included | More Information |
|---|---|---|
| Guide to use and understand | ✅ | Guides to pronunciation, grammar, and using the dictionary can be found under Alphabet and Language rules in the top right corner |
| Audio | ✅ | Included in all entries |
| Images | ❌ | |
| Example phrases | ❌ | |
| Speakers marked | ❌ | |
| Dialects marked | ❌ |
Other Notes
Four hard to type characters are included below the search bar in order to assist with searches. These characters can be clicked to allow users to type them in the search bar.
The website also includes a light and dark mode toggle.
External Links
The online Choctaw Dictionary can be found here: https://dictionary.choctawnation.com/word/
This dictionary is connected to the Choctaw Nation’s School of Language. More information on the language school and their programs can be found here: https://www.choctawnation.com/about/language/