Ogalala (Noun)
Meaning 1
A member of the Siouan people who constituted a division of the Teton Sioux and who formerly inhabited the Black Hills of western South Dakota.
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- The Oglala was known for his bravery and hunting prowess within his tribe.
- Her family proudly identified as Oglala Sioux and took part in various tribal events throughout the year.
- His studies primarily focused on the dialect and customs of the Oglala people who settled in the area now known as the Badlands.
- Lakota oral history shares several key figures who descended from notable Oglala family lines.
- While on a field trip to Mount Rushmore, many of the students were able to interact with an Oglala historical ambassador.