Dakota (Noun)

Meaning ¹

The area of the states of North Dakota and South Dakota.

Classification

Nouns denoting spatial position.

Meaning ²

A member of the Siouan people of the northern Mississippi valley; commonly called the Sioux.

Classification

Nouns denoting people.

Examples

• The Native American tribe she studied was the Dakota, known for their skilled horsemanship and war strategies.
• A Dakota warrior led the procession, adorned in traditional headdress and feathers.
• During her research, she met with an elderly Dakota community leader to learn about their customs.
• Historians have documented the displacement of the Dakota people from their ancestral lands.
• In the museum, she came across an exhibit showcasing the art and culture of the Dakota people.

Hypernyms

• Siouan

Meaning ³

The Siouan language spoken by the Dakota.

Classification

Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.

Hypernyms

• Siouan Language