Cherokee and Cheyenne

TRIBES

These Native American groups were part of the Plains and Southeastern cultural regions, known for their distinct languages and histories.

"Cherokee and Cheyenne" are both names of Native American groups, so the clue is pointing to a word that describes them collectively. The answer "TRIBES" fits because it’s the general term for distinct ethnic or cultural communities, especially in Indigenous contexts. There’s no hidden wordplay—just a straightforward reference to well-known Native nations.