Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

dakota

Noun
/dɪˈkoʊtə/
Definition
A word referring to a Native American tribe and also associated with the Dakota territories in the United States.
Examples
  • The Dakota tribe has a rich cultural heritage.
  • She traveled to North Dakota to explore the Badlands.
  • The Dakota people are known for their strong connection to the land.
Meaning
Dakota pertains to the Sioux people, or it can refer to the regions named after this tribe in the northern US.
Synonyms
  • Sioux
  • Native American
  • Indigenous