Maricopa
English
Etymology
Borrowed from Spanish, of uncertain origin.
Noun
Maricopa (plural Maricopas or Maricopa)
- A member of a Native American people belonging to the Yuman linguistic stock, a part of the Hokan family. They originate in the Colorado River area, but following an exodus in the 1700s or 1800s, they live amongst the Pima in the vicinity of the Gila and Salt Rivers.
Proper noun
Maricopa
- A city in Pinal County, Arizona, United States.
- A city in Kern County, California.
Derived terms
- Maricopa County
See also
- Category:Maricopa language
Further reading
- Ethnologue entry for Maricopa, mrc