The Chiricahua Apache, also known as the Apache Chiricahua, was a Native American tribe that lived in the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. The word "Chiricahua" means "people of the mountains" in the Apache language. There are several synonyms for the Chiricahua Apache, including the Chiricahua, the Warm Springs Apache, and the Apache de Chiricahui. These synonyms reflect the tribe's geographic location and cultural heritage. The Chiricahua Apache were renowned for their fierce resistance to colonization and their warrior traditions, making them a prominent figure in American history. Despite the challenges they faced, the legacy of the Chiricahua Apache endures today in the language, art, and traditions of their descendants.