Cherokee Nation Dictionary2.0

The Cherokee Nation Language Department has developed a groundbreaking searchable dictionary app. This is the first Indigenous dictionary app to integrate advanced technologies for an immersive language learning experience.

Going well beyond the simple translated word list, the App uses advanced technologies to provide assured translations across the Cherokee Syllabary, Practical phonetics, or English, along with the latest language learning tools.

Includes extensive pronunciation support, audio, illustrative sentences, grammar notes, cross-referenced search, links to sources, bios on speakers, and a private AI feature. Fully immersive in the language you select, you can choose to access the App in either the Cherokee or English language.

The App digitises the foundational Durbin Feeling Cherokee-English Dictionary on its 50th Anniversary, a fitting tribute to Durbin Feeling’s decades of commitment to the Cherokee language.

The Bible feature offers extended, immersive listening, allowing learners to hear familiar stories and follow along with the text in Cherokee syllabary or Romanized text to aid comprehension.

FEATURES 
- Bilingual immersive experience in the Cherokee and English languages.
- Comprehensive information accessed through advanced search functionality.
- Pronunciation support, including an Interactive Syllabary Chart to learn the sounds of the Cherokee language.
- Learner support that includes share functionality.
- A closed private AI feature that researches only from the Cherokee Nation Language Department's curated knowledge.
- Read and listen to the New Testament in Cherokee - historic syllabary text with word-by-word audio highlighting, phonetic pronunciation, and side-by-side English translation.

Built by Cherokee for Cherokee futures, this app was produced in collaboration with Indigenous developers Kiwa Digital.

For more www.kiwadigital.com 

Version History Update includes;
- Bible feature: read and listen to the New Testament in Cherokee side-by-side English translation.
- New words and text entries
- Language default (device set)
- Added 'Cherokee - English Dictionary' to app.
- Added 'Back' button to search result to return to the previous position you searched from for ease of use.
- Added Favorite button visual support
- Added recent search visuals to the home page. 2.0 Sep 3 Refined the word search feature for a smoother experience.
Migrated audio assets to an online repository to reduce app size. 1.0.8 Jul 1 Updated language translations
Updated messaging and dictionary sync
Stability updates 1.0.7 Jan 14 Updated language features
Enhanced search functions for explore
AI Implementation 1.0.6 12/04/2025 Updates to additional audio
Several changes based on user feedback 1.0.4 10/29/2025 Update for language switcher 1.0.3 09/20/2025 - Added Cherokee Translation
- New Audio added
- Links edited 1.0.2 08/30/2025 - Cherokee language Ask AI
- Updated audio
- New layout and search functions 1.0.1 08/29/2025 1.0 08/28/2025