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Omaha

Omaha

6.8
A Native American people from the Missouri River valley in Nebraska
  • noun
  • /ˈoʊməˌhɑː/
translation icon : pueblo Omaha
  • The Omaha people have a rich cultural heritage.

Examples

  • The Omaha preserved many of their traditions despite relocation and changing circumstances.

  • Many Omaha now live on reservations but maintain a strong cultural identity.

  • She is researching the language of the Omaha for her anthropology thesis.

  • Many Omahas still practice traditional ceremonies.

  • The cultural celebrations of the Omaha continue to honor their ancestral beliefs.

  • As a descendant of the Omaha, he proudly shares stories of his people's history.

  • The Omaha people have contributed significantly to the history of the Great Plains.

Synonyms

Maha
vsOmaha
1 9.9

A Native American group who once lived along the Missouri River in northeastern Nebraska

is the general term without specifying the Siouan classification

Surface Forms

Omaha singular
Omahas plural

Etymology

Omaha (people) is the name of a Native American group whose own word for themselves is often explained as 'upstream' or 'those against the current', a clear image of people living and traveling along the river.