Buffalo Indian (Noun)
Meaning
A member of one of the tribes of American Indians who lived a nomadic life following the buffalo in the Great Plains of North America.
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- The buffalo Indian roamed the open plains on horseback in search of their primary food source.
- The tribes of buffalo Indians had developed an intricate understanding of the animals' migratory patterns.
- In the early 19th century, many buffalo Indians faced relocation from their ancestral lands to Indian Territory.
- As a skilled hunter, the buffalo Indian could provide for his family and tribe throughout the harsh winter months.
- A typical buffalo Indian dwelling was made from animal hides and wooden frames, easily assembled and disassembled for nomadic travel.