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Teton

Teton

1 9.6
A Native American person from the western Sioux group on the Great Plains
  • noun
  • /ˈtiːtən/
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  • The Teton people have a rich cultural heritage.

Examples

  • The Teton people played a significant role in the history of the Great Plains.

  • Many Tetons still practice traditional ceremonies today.

  • Anthropologists have studied the social structure of the Teton Sioux extensively.

  • Many Teton traditions are still practiced by their descendants today.

  • The Teton tribe has a rich history and deeply rooted traditions that reflect their connection to the Great Plains.

  • Many Teton people participated in the powwow to celebrate their cultural heritage and share it with others.

  • The Teton nation, known for their skilled hunting and gathering, adapted their lifestyle to the challenges of the Plains.

Synonyms

Lakota
vsTeton
15 8.8

A person from the Western Sioux people who lived on the North American plains

is the broader term used here instead of this subgroup label
Teton Sioux
vsTeton
9.4

A person from the western Sioux group of Native American people who live on the plains

has identical meaning but is the chosen headword form here
Teton Dakota
vsTeton
9.9

A person from a western Sioux group who lived on the Great Plains

is the general label used in this entry rather than that regional name

Compounds

A national park in northwest Wyoming with tall rocky mountains and wild animals

A person from a western Sioux group who lived on the Great Plains

A mountain range in northwest Wyoming with tall sharp peaks including the Grand Teton

A person from the western Sioux group of Native American people who live on the plains

Surface Forms

Teton singular
Tetons plural

Etymology

Teton comes from the Lakota name Thítȟuŋwaŋ, which means 'people who live on the prairie'. So, Teton is the name used for the large western group of the Sioux who lived on the Great Plains.