Oglala (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 Sioux were forcibly relocated by the US government during the late 19th century, leading to significant cultural disruption and loss of life.
- In the late 19th century, an Oglala Lakota chief named Crazy Horse led resistance against US government efforts to take control of Lakota lands.
- The Oglala traditionally resided in small, nomadic bands, which came together during the summer months to form larger encampments.
- Red Cloud, an Oglala chief, played a pivotal role in negotiating the Fort Laramie Treaty of 1868 with the United States government.
- For many years, the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation in South Dakota was home to a large community of Oglala Sioux who continued to practice their traditional way of life.
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Meaning 2
A Siouan language spoken by the Oglala.
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.