Siouan (Adjective)
Meaning
Of or relating to the Sioux people or their language and culture.
Classification
Relational adjectives (pertainyms).
Examples
- The museum features an extensive collection of Siouan artifacts and artwork from the Great Plains region.
- The language spoken by the Omaha tribe is part of the Siouan language family.
- Researchers have been studying the Siouan culture and its impact on the history of North America.
- The Siouan people have a rich tradition of storytelling and oral history.
- The Siouan language is still spoken by many Native American communities today.