Sioux (Noun)
Meaning
A member of a group of North American Indian peoples who spoke a Siouan language and who ranged from Lake Michigan to the Rocky Mountains.
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- The Sioux were skilled hunters and warriors living in the Great Plains region of North America.
- He claimed the land had been home to the Sioux people for generations.
- The Sioux used hand signals and other non-verbal cues to communicate during their raids.
- As a result of the conflict, the US government forced the Sioux onto reservations.
- The chief spoke about the rich history and traditions of the Sioux tribe.