Sioux (noun)

1. A member of a group of Native American tribes that originally inhabited parts of present-day Minnesota, North Dakota, and South Dakota in the United States.
2. A member of any of the Dakota, Lakota, and Nakota tribes of North America.

Origin:

From the french word sioux, a shortened version of the french word nadouessioux, the name given to the tribe by the french-canadian traders.

Examples:

1. The Sioux were known for their fierce resistance to the European settlers.
2. The Sioux were skilled hunters and horsemen.
3. The Sioux tribes have a rich culture and history.
4. The Sioux Nation is made up of several different tribes.
5. The Sioux used the buffalo for food, clothing, and shelter.