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How do you spell victorious people in Cherokee?

There isn't a single word in Cherokee that perfectly translates to "victorious people". Cherokee, like many indigenous languages, often expresses concepts through more descriptive phrases rather than single words.

Here's how you could express the idea of "victorious people" in Cherokee:

1. Using the verb "to win" (ᎤᎾᎥᎢ, ᎤᎾᎥᏍᎬᎢ) and a noun for "people" (ᎠᏂᏴᏫ, ᎠᏂᏴᏫᎯ):

* ᎤᎾᎥᎢ ᎠᏂᏴᏫ (Unei-di Aniyvwi) - Literally "People who win"

* ᎤᎾᎥᏍᎬᎢ ᎠᏂᏴᏫᎯ (Uneisge-di Aniyvwihi) - Literally "People who are winning"

2. Using a word for "success" (ᎤᎾᎥᎢ, ᎤᎾᎥᏍᎬᎢ) and a noun for "people" (ᎠᏂᏴᏫ, ᎠᏂᏴᏫᎯ):

* ᎤᎾᎥᎢ ᎠᏂᏴᏫ (Unei-di Aniyvwi) - Literally "People who are successful"

* ᎤᎾᎥᏍᎬᎢ ᎠᏂᏴᏫᎯ (Uneisge-di Aniyvwihi) - Literally "People who are being successful"

3. Describing the victory specifically:

* If it's about a battle, you could use words like "to defeat" (ᎤᎾᎥᎢ ᎠᏂᏴᏫ) and a specific noun for the enemy.

Remember, these are just suggestions, and the best translation will depend on the specific context you're using it in.

It's always best to consult with a fluent Cherokee speaker for the most accurate and culturally appropriate translation.

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