Synonyms for

Sioux

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Definition

a member of a Native American people originally located in the upper Midwest, now living on reservations in North and South Dakota.

Synonyms & similar words

siouan sioux Dakota Lakota Nakota Teton Dakotah Dakotan Dakotans Lakhota Nakoda Nakotas Nakotah Oglala Oohenonpa Santee Sisseton Sissiton Soux Yankton

Common collocations

  • Sioux Nation
  • Sioux City
  • Sioux Falls
  • Sioux tribes
  • Great Sioux War
  • Sioux uprising
  • Sioux reservation

Word family

noun Sioux

Usage note

Sioux is a proper noun referring to a group of Native American peoples and their language. It is not typically used as a common noun or in a way that would have antonyms or synonyms in the usual sense.

Example sentences

  1. The Sioux tribe has a rich history and culture.
  2. The Sioux people were skilled hunters and warriors.
  3. The Sioux reservation is located in North Dakota.
  4. My friend's great-grandfather was a Sioux chief.
  5. The Sioux language is part of the Siouan language family.

Quotes

  • We are the Sioux, the Dakota, and the Iroquois. We are the first Americans. And we are here to stay.
  • The Sioux were a fierce and proud people, known for their bravery and skill in battle.
  • The Sioux have a long history of resistance and resilience in the face of adversity.

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