The term “Chickasaw” refers to a Native American people originally from the southeastern United States, particularly areas that are now part of Mississippi, Alabama, and Tennessee. The Chickasaw Nation is a federally recognized tribe, and their language is part of the Muskogean language family. The term may also refer to the culture, history, and heritage of the Chickasaw people. Additionally, “Chickasaw” can refer to the state’s designation of several places named after the tribe.
