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lakota

/ləˈkoʊ.tə/

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noun

/ləˈkoʊ.tə/B2formal
  • ruИмя собственное, относящееся к представителю крупной западной ветви народа сиу, исторически состоявшей из нескольких групп, живших на равнинах.

A proper noun referring to a member of the large western branch of the Sioux people, historically composed of several groups that lived on the plains.

proper noun

  1. Indigenous peopleB2formalamerican

    A member of the large western branch of the Sioux people, historically composed of several groups that lived on the Great Plains of North America.

    ruКоренной народ

    • The Lakota were known for their skilled horsemanship and buffalo hunting.
    • Many Lakota still live on reservations in South Dakota today.
    • Lakota elders pass down oral traditions to younger generations.

    Synonymsteton

  2. B2formalamerican

    The Siouan language spoken by the Lakota people, part of the larger Sioux language family.

    ruЯзык

    • She is learning to speak Lakota to connect with her heritage.
    • Lakota is an endangered language with efforts underway to revitalize it.
    • The school offers classes in Lakota language and culture.

    Synonymsteton

Forms
  • lakotas plural form
  • lakotas' possessive plural form
  • lakota's possessive singular form