Omaha (Noun)
Meaning 1
Largest city in Nebraska; located in eastern Nebraska on the Missouri river; a major transportation center of the Midwest.
Classification
Nouns denoting spatial position.
Meaning 2
A member of the Siouan people formerly living in the Missouri river valley in northeastern Nebraska.
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Synonyms
Meaning 3
The Dhegiha dialect spoken by the Omaha.
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
Examples
- The Dhegiha dialect spoken by the Omaha is an exciting area of linguistic study.
- The Omaha language is part of the Siouan language family, closely related to Ponca and Osage.
- Traditionally, the Omaha people resided in the Missouri Valley, but their language has been studied by scholars for centuries.
- Efforts to document the Omaha dialect have been ongoing since the 19th century, with significant contributions from Reverend John Williams.
- In recent years, revitalization programs have been implemented to reintroduce the Omaha language to younger generations and preserve cultural heritage.