Seminole

[ sem-uh-nohl ]

noun

, plural Sem·i·noles, (especially collectively) Sem·i·nole.

1. a member of any of several groupings of North American Indians comprising emigrants from the Creek Confederacy territories to Florida or their descendants in Florida and Oklahoma, especially the culturally conservative present-day Florida Indians.
2. either of the Muskogean languages spoken by the Seminoles, comprising Mikasuki and the Florida or Seminole dialect of Creek.

adjective

1. of or relating to the Seminoles or their languages.

Seminole

/ ˈsɛmɪˌnəʊl /

noun

1. -noles-nole a member of a North American Indian people consisting of Creeks who moved into Florida in the 18th century
2. the language of this people, belonging to the Muskhogean family

Word History and Origins

Origin of Seminole¹

First recorded in 1760–70; earlier Seminolie, from Creek simanó·li “wild, runaway,” alteration of earlier and dialectal simaló·ni, from Colonial Spanish cimarrón; maroon ²

Word History and Origins

Origin of Seminole¹

from Creek simanó-li fugitive, from American Spanish cimarrón runaway

Example Sentences

FSU has been negotiating for more than a year with another investment firm, private equity giant Sixth Street, on a potential capital infusion for the Seminoles.

From Seattle Times

But we don’t know when that might occur, when the Tigers and Seminoles would leave the conference, how many schools would follow and how those left behind would respond.

From Seattle Times

Seminoles coach Mike Norvell echoed the sentiment of other coaches, saying the ACC needs to fight its perception problem.

From Seattle Times

More than 200 people were at the restaurant when a 16-year-old opened fire after an altercation, followed by an unidentified male also opening fire, Seminole County Sheriff Dennis Lemma said Monday.

From Seattle Times

Notable: It’s a Seminoles draft for the Rams.

From Los Angeles Times