Teton
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- noun
- /ˈtiːtən/
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Teton
- The Teton people have a rich cultural heritage.
Examples
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The Teton people played a significant role in the history of the Great Plains.
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Many Tetons still practice traditional ceremonies today.
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Anthropologists have studied the social structure of the Teton Sioux extensively.
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Many Teton traditions are still practiced by their descendants today.
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The Teton tribe has a rich history and deeply rooted traditions that reflect their connection to the Great Plains.
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Many Teton people participated in the powwow to celebrate their cultural heritage and share it with others.
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The Teton nation, known for their skilled hunting and gathering, adapted their lifestyle to the challenges of the Plains.
Synonyms
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8.8
A person from the Western Sioux people who lived on the North American plains
A person from the western Sioux group of Native American people who live on the plains
A person from a western Sioux group who lived on the Great Plains
Compounds
A national park in northwest Wyoming with tall rocky mountains and wild animals
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
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.