Vocabulary Entry

siouan

|noun • adjective

noun

A member of a group of American Indian tribes in the central United States and northern Mexico, including the Osage, Lakota, and Crow.

Example Sentences

"The Siouan tribes have a rich cultural heritage."

"Many Siouan languages are still spoken today."

"Historically, the Siouan people were known for their hunting and agricultural skills."

adjective

Example Sentences

"The Siouan languages include several dialects."

"She studied Siouan culture during her anthropology course."

"The Siouan traditions are celebrated at the festival every year."