Sioux
Sioux
Sioux (/suː/; etymology: from French, historically referring to the Dakota language tribes) is a large group of Native American tribes that traditionally lived in the Great Plains. The Sioux are known for their distinguished language, culture, and history.
Pronunciation
The word "Sioux" is pronounced as /suː/.
Etymology
The term "Sioux" is a French adaptation of the Anishinaabe word Nadowessioux which means "Snake" or "Enemy." The French used the shortened form of this word, Sioux, in their writings while referring to the Dakota tribes.
Related Terms
- Dakota: A subgroup of the Sioux people.
- Lakota: Another subgroup of the Sioux people.
- Oglala Lakota: One of the seven subtribes of the Lakota people.
- Great Plains: The traditional homeland of the Sioux people.
- Native American: The group of indigenous people to which the Sioux belong.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Sioux
- Wikipedia's article - Sioux
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