Missouri (Noun)
Meaning 1
A dialect of the Chiwere language spoken by the Missouri.
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
Examples
- The Missouri language, a dialect of the Chiwere language, was traditionally spoken by the Missouri people.
- A book on the Missouri language will help linguistic researchers and students alike to study the dialect.
- The study of Missouri vocabulary provides understanding of the rich cultural heritage of the community.
- Missouri speakers were known for their storytelling traditions that conveyed oral history and cultural teachings.
- Language preservation efforts have made it possible to document and teach the Missouri dialect to younger generations.
Meaning 2
The longest river in the United States; arises in Montana and flows southeastward to become a tributary of the Mississippi at Saint Louis; "The Missouri and Mississippi Rivers together form the third longest river in the world".
Classification
Nouns denoting natural objects (not man-made).
Examples
- The Missouri River is approximately 2,341 miles long and plays a crucial role in the geography of the United States.
- The rugged terrain in Montana is where the Missouri River originates before making its way to the southeastern states.
- A significant portion of the country's history has been influenced by the waters of the Missouri River and the early explorers who navigated it.
- As part of the vast Mississippi-Missouri River system, it forms the third longest river globally, stretching over 3,700 miles in total.
- Stretching over half the length of the country, the Missouri River is by far the longest tributary that feeds into the mighty Mississippi River.
Synonyms
Meaning 3
A midwestern state in central United States; a border state during the American Civil War, Missouri was admitted to the Confederacy without actually seceding from the Union.
Classification
Nouns denoting spatial position.
Examples
- Missouri played a pivotal role during the American Civil War as a border state between the Union and the Confederacy.
- Missouri is home to the Gateway Arch, a famous monument located in St. Louis, symbolizing the westward expansion of the United States.
- Located in the Midwest, Missouri is a significant agricultural state with a diverse range of crops, including soybeans and corn.
- Missouri has a rich musical heritage, being the birthplace of jazz legends such as Charlie Christian and blues musicians like Bessie Smith.
- The Mark Twain National Forest in Missouri is a popular destination for outdoor recreation, including hiking, camping, and fishing, in the Ozark Mountains.
Synonyms
Meaning 4
A member of the Siouan people formerly inhabiting the valley of the Missouri river in Missouri.
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- Missouri people traditionally led a semi-nomadic lifestyle relying heavily on buffalo hunting for sustenance.
- In their original homeland the Missouria tribe were expert farmers growing more than a dozen different plant species including at least three varieties of corn.
- Their complex societal hierarchy consisted of various clans with distinct roles often depicted through ceremonial headdresses unique to each tribe within the Missouria.
- In modern history most of the remaining Missouria merged with the Otoe tribe sharing many of the same origins but nonetheless retaining distinctive aspects of the Missouria culture.
- Historical records from the early 1700s often refer to Missouria settlements near the confluence of the Grand and Missouri rivers and it remains an area noted for its diversity in fish species and fertile land.