kansas

• Nom propre désignant un État du centre des États-Unis, ainsi qu'une rivière du nord-est du Kansas, un peuple sioux et leur dialecte, liés à la vallée de la rivière Kansas.

A proper noun referring to a state in the midwestern United States, as well as a river in northeastern Kansas and the Siouan people and their dialect associated with the Kansas River valley.

indénombrable · nom propre

1. U.S. StateA2formalamerican

   A state located in the Midwestern region of the United States, known for its plains and agricultural production.

   Kansas (État des États-Unis)

   • Kansas is often called the 'Sunflower State'.
   • She moved to Kansas for a job in Wichita.
   • The geography of Kansas is mostly flat prairie.

2. Native American PeopleB2formalamerican

   A member of the Siouan people who originally inhabited the Kansas River valley.

   Kansa (peuple)

   • The Kansas people were known for their hunting skills.
   • Historical records describe the Kansas tribe's lifestyle.
   • The Kansas tribe spoke a Dhegiha dialect.

   Synonymeskansa

3. B1formalamerican

   A river in northeastern Kansas that flows eastward to become a tributary of the Missouri River.

   Kansas (rivière)

   • The Kansas River is a major waterway in the state.
   • They went fishing along the banks of the Kansas River.
   • The river provides water for irrigation in the region.

4. LanguageC1formalamerican

   The Dhegiha dialect spoken by the Kansa people.

   kansa (langue)

   • Linguists study the Kansas dialect to preserve it.
   • The Kansas language is part of the Siouan family.
   • Few fluent speakers of the Kansas dialect remain today.

   Synonymeskansa