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Ponka

Ponka

9.9
A member of the Ponca people from northeastern Nebraska
  • noun
  • /ˈpɒŋkə/
: ponka
  • The Ponka tribe has a rich cultural heritage.

Examples

  • The Ponka have a rich tradition of storytelling passed down through generations.

  • Many Ponkas still practice traditional ceremonies.

  • Many Ponka artists contribute to preserving their cultural heritage today.

  • Several Ponka leaders played important roles in the history of Nebraska.

  • Many Ponka artists contribute to preserving their cultural heritage today.

  • Several Ponka leaders played important roles in the history of Nebraska.

  • The Ponka have a rich tradition of storytelling passed down through generations.

Synonyms

Ponca
vsPonka
1 9.9

A person from a Native American tribe originally from northeastern Nebraska

is the same name but is a different spelling variant

Surface Forms

Ponka singular
Ponkas plural

Etymology

Ponka is the name of a Native American people originally from the Missouri River valley in northeastern Nebraska. The name comes from the people themselves, so Ponka refers to the group and their culture.