dakota

n. a group of Native American people, also known as the Santee Sioux.

n. a member of the Santee branch of the Sioux people, or the people collectively.

“The Dakota people have a rich history in the northern plains of North America.”

“Scholars of indigenous history often study the migration patterns and cultural traditions of the Dakota across the upper Midwest.”

n. the language spoken by the Dakota people.

n. a Siouan language spoken by the Santee branch of the Sioux people.

“She is learning to speak Dakota to connect with her ancestors.”

“The preservation of the Dakota language is a primary focus for tribal educators working to maintain linguistic diversity within the region.”

Technical

n. a way to refer to either North Dakota or South Dakota in the United States.

n. either of the two U.S. states, North Dakota or South Dakota, often used in historical or regional contexts.

“He spent the summer traveling through the Dakotas to see the national parks.”

“The expansion of the railway through the Dakota Territory in the late nineteenth century preceded the eventual statehood of the two regions.”

n. a famous type of transport plane used especially during World War II.

n. the British and Commonwealth military designation for the Douglas DC-3 transport aircraft.

“The old Dakota plane was used to drop supplies to the soldiers.”

“During the Berlin Airlift, the Dakota proved to be a reliable workhorse for transporting essential goods under challenging conditions.”

British English · Technical