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Aricara

Aricara

9.9
A Native American person from a group that lived in the Dakotas west of the Missouri River
  • noun
  • /ˌærɪˈkɑːrə/
: Aricara
  • The Aricara were known for their earth lodges along the upper Missouri River.

Examples

  • An Aricara chief played a significant role in mediating peace between tribes.

  • Many Aricara descendants still live in North Dakota.

  • The traditions of the Aricara continue to be passed down through generations.

  • The Aricara people have a rich cultural heritage.

  • An Aricara chief played a significant role in mediating peace between tribes.

  • The Aricara were known for their earth lodges along the upper Missouri River.

  • Many Aricara descendants still live in North Dakota.

Synonyms

Arikara
vsAricara
1 9.9

A Native American group who used to live in the Dakotas west of the Missouri River

has identical meaning but is a different spelling form

Compounds

Aricara language
9.9

A Native American language spoken by the Arikara people of the northern Great Plains

Surface Forms

Aricara singular
Aricara plural

Etymology

Aricara is the name used for a Native American people from the Dakotas, coming from the name the group or their neighbors used for them and kept over time. So, Aricara today means a member of that tribe, much like 'English' means a person from England.