noun
Lakota
luh-KOH-tuh
Lakota (noun) means a member of one of the Native American Sioux nations, historically based in the Northern Plains of the United States. Example: “The elder was a respected Lakota storyteller.”
noun
1
A member of one of the Native American Sioux nations, historically based in the Northern Plains of the United States.
"The elder was a respected Lakota storyteller."
name
1
The Siouan language spoken by the Lakota people.
"The school now offers Lakota language classes."
How to use Lakota
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe name of a Native American nation and its language, part of the larger Sioux group.
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- Lakotas
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Etymology
From Lakota Lakȟóta, meaning "alliance of friends".
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What does “Lakota” mean?
The word “Lakota” means a member of one of the Native American Sioux nations, historically based in the Northern Plains of the United States. In plain terms, the name of a Native American nation and its language, part of the larger Sioux group.
How do you pronounce “Lakota”?
“Lakota” is pronounced luh-KOH-tuh (/ləˈkoʊtə/ in IPA).
How do you use “Lakota” in a sentence?
Here is “Lakota” used in a sentence: “The elder was a respected Lakota storyteller.”
What part of speech is “Lakota”?
Depending on how it is used, “Lakota” can be a noun and a name.
How many meanings does “Lakota” have?
“Lakota” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a member of one of the Native American Sioux nations, historically based in the Northern Plains of the United States.
