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

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

The Siouan language spoken by the Lakota people.

"The school now offers Lakota language classes."

How to use Lakota

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishThe name of a Native American nation and its language, part of the larger Sioux group.

Word forms

Lakotas plural, Lakota plural

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Etymology

From Lakota Lakȟóta, meaning "alliance of friends".

Rhymes for Lakota

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Frequently asked questions

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.