Omaha
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Definition
Proper noun:
- A member of a Native American people: An
Omahais a person belonging to a Siouan-speaking tribe originally from the Missouri River valley in northeastern Nebraska. - The language of this people:
Omaharefers to the Dhegiha dialect spoken by the Omaha people. - A city in the United States:
Omahais the largest city in the state of Nebraska, located on the Missouri River.
Noun:
- A racehorse:
Omahawas the name of a thoroughbred racehorse that won the U.S. Triple Crown in 1935.
Usage Examples
Proper noun (People):
- The
Omahahave a rich cultural heritage centered around the earth lodge and the buffalo hunt. - She is an
Omahaartist who incorporates traditional designs into her work.
Proper noun (Language):
- Few fluent speakers of
Omaharemain, making language preservation efforts critical. - He is studying the
Omahalanguage to connect with his ancestry.
Proper noun (City):
Omahais a major transportation and insurance hub in the Midwest.- We flew into
Omahabefore driving to our final destination.
Noun (Racehorse):
- The champion
Omahawas sired by the famous horse Gallant Fox. - In 1935,
Omahawon the Kentucky Derby, the Preakness Stakes, and the Belmont Stakes.
Advanced Usage
Demonym: A person from the city of Omaha is called an Omahan.
- As an
Omahan, he was proud of the city's revitalized riverfront.
Historical Context: The term can be used in historical discussions about Native American tribes and U.S. westward expansion.
- The 1854 treaty significantly reduced
Omahaland holdings.
Variants and Related Words
- Omaha (adjective): Pertaining to the city, people, or culture.
- The
Omahacommunity center hosts many events.
- Omahan (noun): A resident of Omaha, Nebraska.
- Dhegiha (noun): The branch of Siouan languages that includes Omaha, as well as Ponca, Kansa, Osage, and Quapaw.
Synonyms
- For the people: Umonhon (the tribe's name for themselves in the Omaha language).
- For the city: The Gateway to the West (a historical nickname for Omaha).
- For the racehorse: Champion, Triple Crown winner.
Related Phrases
- "Omaha steak": A high-quality cut of beef processed and shipped from Omaha, Nebraska, famous for its flavor.
- They ordered a delivery of
Omahasteaks for the special occasion.
- "Omaha Beach": A code name for one of the five sectors of the Allied invasion of German-occupied France during World War II. This is a distinct, unrelated usage.
- The D-Day landing at
OmahaBeach was particularly difficult.
Noun
- thoroughbred that won the triple crown in 1935
- the Dhegiha dialect spoken by the Omaha
- largest city in Nebraska; located in eastern Nebraska on the Missouri river; a major transportation center of the Midwest
- a member of the Siouan people formerly living in the Missouri river valley in northeastern Nebraska