noun

Stoney

Stoney (noun) means a member of the Nakoda people, a First Nation related to the Sioux, traditionally living in what is now southern Alberta, Canada. Example: “The Stoney Nakoda have lived in the foothills of the Canadian Rockies for generations.”

noun

A member of the Nakoda people, a First Nation related to the Sioux, traditionally living in what is now southern Alberta, Canada.

"The Stoney Nakoda have lived in the foothills of the Canadian Rockies for generations."

The Siouan language traditionally spoken by the Stoney Nakoda people.

"Community classes are helping young people learn to speak Stoney again."

How to use Stoney

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishThe name of a First Nations people of southern Alberta, and of their language.

Common mistake

Don't confuse this proper noun with the informal adjective "stony/stoney" meaning covered in stones or, in slang, intoxicated.

Word forms

Stoneys plural, Stoney plural, Stoneys plural

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The _____ Nakoda have lived in the foothills of the Canadian Rockies for generations.

Etymology

The name is said to come from early settlers' observation that the community used heated stones for cooking.

Rhymes for Stoney

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Frequently asked questions

What does “Stoney” mean?

The word “Stoney” means a member of the Nakoda people, a First Nation related to the Sioux, traditionally living in what is now southern Alberta, Canada. In plain terms, the name of a First Nations people of southern Alberta, and of their language.

How do you use “Stoney” in a sentence?

Here is “Stoney” used in a sentence: “The Stoney Nakoda have lived in the foothills of the Canadian Rockies for generations.”

What part of speech is “Stoney”?

“Stoney” is a noun.

How many meanings does “Stoney” have?

“Stoney” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a member of the Nakoda people, a First Nation related to the Sioux, traditionally living in what is now southern Alberta, Canada.