ponka

• Substantivo que designa um membro do povo Ponca, indígena das Grandes Planícies dos Estados Unidos, historicamente situado no vale do rio Missouri, no nordeste de Nebraska, ou o dialeto degiha falado por esse povo.

A noun referring to a member of the Siouan people historically located in the Missouri river valley of northeastern Nebraska, or the Dhegiha dialect spoken by this people.

nome próprio

1. Member of a Native American peopleB2formalamerican

   A person belonging to the Siouan tribe historically located in the Missouri River valley in northeastern Nebraska.

   Ponca

   • The Ponka people have a rich cultural heritage.
   • A Ponka elder shared stories of their ancestors.
   • She is a proud member of the Ponka nation.

   Sinônimosponca

2. Dialect of the Dhegiha languageC1formalamerican

   The specific Dhegiha dialect spoken by the Ponka people.

   Dialeto ponca

   • Linguists study the Ponka dialect to understand its unique features.
   • The Ponka language is part of the larger Siouan family.
   • Efforts are being made to preserve the Ponka dialect.

   Sinônimosponca