Cherokee Word of the Day: Community labor
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ᎦᏚᎩ
gah-doo-gee
“Community labor”
What It Means
The Cherokee word gah-doo-gee (ᎦᏚᎩ) means Community labor in English.
How to Pronounce It
Say it as gah-doo-gee. Pronounce every syllable clearly: gah-doo-gee.
Using It in a Sentence
Cherokee: ᎦᏚᎩ ᎣᏏ.
English: “Community labor is good.”
Cultural Context
Gadugi refers to a group of people working together for the benefit of the community.
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Cherokee Word of the Day #16 — Community labor
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