sioux
noun
Simple meaning
Different once nomadic Native American tribes of the North American Great Plains.
Pronunciation
Say it like this:
sooIPA pronunciation (US)
ˈsu
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Definition
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noun
A member of the Sioux tribe.
The group of languages spoken by the Sioux.
Various formerly nomadic Native American tribes of the North American Great Plains.
Word at a Glance
- Difficulty
- B1 · Intermediate (estimated)
- Frequency
- Moderately Common
- Typical Use
- Neutral / general English
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Compound terms
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Largest city in South Dakota.
A member of the eastern branch of the Sioux.
A member of the eastern branch of the Sioux.
A member of the large western branch of Sioux people which was made up of several groups that lived on the plains.
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Synonyms
Sense: member of the Sioux tribe
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