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Santee

Santee

9.9
A person who belongs to the eastern branch of the Sioux people
  • noun
  • /ˈsænti/
translation icon : Santee
  • The Santee have preserved many aspects of their traditional culture.

Examples

  • She is a descendant of a prominent Santee leader.

  • The Santee were historically located in what is now Minnesota.

  • The Santee tribe has a rich cultural heritage.

  • Many Santees participate in traditional ceremonies.

  • The Santee continue to celebrate their heritage through various festivals.

  • Many members of the Santee community are actively involved in tribal governance.

  • The Santee historically inhabited regions in the northern United States.

Synonyms

Santee Sioux
vsSantee
9.1

A person from the eastern branch of the Sioux people in the central United States

is the same member but known by an alternate common name
Santee Dakota
vsSantee
9.9

A member of the Sioux people who live in the upper Midwest of the United States

is the same member but called by the more common or different name
Eastern Sioux
vsSantee
8.2

A Native American person from the eastern group of the Sioux people

is the same group member but named differently in usage

Compounds

Santee Dakota
9.9

A member of the Sioux people who live in the upper Midwest of the United States

Santee language
9.9

A Native American language spoken by the Santee people of the Dakota Sioux

Santee Sioux
9.1

A person from the eastern branch of the Sioux people in the central United States

Surface Forms

Santee singular
Santees plural

Etymology

Santee comes from the Dakota name Isáŋati, the name the people use for themselves, so Santee means that group of Dakota, also called Sioux.