member of a group of Native American peoples of the Great Plains
From French adaptation of Ojibwe nadouessioux, meaning 'little snakes' or 'enemies'
The name actually comes from their enemies - the Sioux called themselves Dakota, Lakota, or Nakota, meaning 'allies.' It's a reminder that many group names come from outsiders' perspectives!
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