1. a member of a Native American people of the southwestern United States
Usage: often capitalized
2. the Athabaskan language spoken by the Apache people
Usage: often capitalized
3. a member of a gang of criminals or ruffians, especially in Paris
Usage: informal; dated; lowercase

Examples

• The Apache people have a rich cultural heritage in the American Southwest.
• She is studying the Apache language and its linguistic features.
• Apache warriors were known for their skilled horsemanship and combat tactics.
• The museum exhibit featured Apache pottery and traditional crafts.
• Many Apache communities continue to preserve their ancestral traditions today.