Sioux
UK: suː | US: suː
n. A member of a group of Native American tribes originally inhabiting the northern Great Plains.
n. The Siouan language family, including dialects like Lakota and Dakota.
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The word "Sioux" originates from French explorers' adaptation of the Ojibwe term "Nadouessioux," meaning "little snakes" or "enemies." The Ojibwe used this as a derogatory name for rival tribes. French settlers shortened it to "Sioux," which later became the standard ethnonym in English. The tribes themselves prefer names like Lakota ("allies") or Dakota ("friends").
The Sioux resisted U.S. expansion into their lands during the 19th century.
Sioux culture emphasizes harmony with nature.
She studies Sioux oral traditions at the university.
The Wounded Knee massacre marked a tragic chapter in Sioux history.
Modern Sioux activists continue to fight for tribal sovereignty.