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Geechee refers to African descendents and ways of life unique to the Georgia and Florida coast. It refers to both a people and a language, which is similar to Gullah. The origin of the term 'Geechee' is thought to be derived from Ogeechee River in Savannah, Georgia. The Georgia communities are distinguished by identifying as either "Freshwater Geechee" or "Saltwater Geechee", depending on whether they live on the mainland or the Sea Islands. Geechee was misused as slang for any African American living in the lowcountry, and was often used in a derogatory manner when referring to any African American, regardless of their birthplace or origin.