Lakota (Noun)
Meaning
A member of the large western branch of Sioux people which was made up of several groups that lived on the plains.
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- The Lakota people were known for their skilled horsemanship and hunting abilities on the Great Plains.
- A prominent Lakota leader, Sitting Bull, played a key role in the Battle of Little Bighorn.
- The Lakota tribe was one of the three main groups that made up the Sioux Nation, along with the Dakota and Nakota.
- Many Lakota people continue to live on reservations in North Dakota, South Dakota, and Montana.
- The Lakota language, also known as Teton or Titon, is still spoken by many Lakota people today.