dakota

• Nom propre désignant un membre du peuple sioux de la vallée du haut Mississippi, souvent appelé Sioux; désigne aussi le territoire des États du Dakota du Nord et du Dakota du Sud, ainsi que la langue sioux parlée par le peuple dakota.

A proper noun referring to a member of the Siouan people of the northern Mississippi valley, commonly called the Sioux; also denotes the area of the states of North Dakota and South Dakota, as well as the Siouan language spoken by the Dakota people.

indénombrable · nom propre

1. Indigenous peopleB2formalamerican

   A member of the Siouan people of the northern Mississippi valley, commonly called the Sioux.

   Dakota (peuple sioux)

   • The Dakota people have a rich cultural heritage.
   • Many Dakota live in the northern plains region.
   • The Dakota were known for their strong warrior traditions.

   Synonymessioux

2. Geographic regionB1formalamerican

   The area of the states of North Dakota and South Dakota in the United States.

   Dakota (région géographique)

   • The Dakota region is known for its vast prairies.
   • She traveled through the Dakota territory last summer.
   • The Dakota area has a harsh winter climate.

3. C1formalamerican

   The Siouan language spoken by the Dakota people.

   dakota (langue)

   • The Dakota language is still spoken by some communities.
   • Efforts are being made to preserve the Dakota language.
   • He is learning to speak Dakota as part of his heritage.