Definition

1. Proper noun:

   • A member of a Native American people: An Omaha is a person belonging to a Siouan-speaking tribe originally from the Missouri River valley in northeastern Nebraska.
   • The language of this people: Omaha refers to the Dhegiha dialect spoken by the Omaha people.
   • A city in the United States: Omaha is the largest city in the state of Nebraska, located on the Missouri River.

2. Noun:

   • A racehorse: Omaha was the name of a thoroughbred racehorse that won the U.S. Triple Crown in 1935.

Usage Examples

• Proper noun (People):

  • The Omaha have a rich cultural heritage centered around the earth lodge and the buffalo hunt.
  • She is an Omaha artist who incorporates traditional designs into her work.

• Proper noun (Language):

  • Few fluent speakers of Omaha remain, making language preservation efforts critical.
  • He is studying the Omaha language to connect with his ancestry.

• Proper noun (City):

  • Omaha is a major transportation and insurance hub in the Midwest.
  • We flew into Omaha before driving to our final destination.

• Noun (Racehorse):

  • The champion Omaha was sired by the famous horse Gallant Fox.
  • In 1935, Omaha won 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 Omaha land holdings.

Variants and Related Words

• Omaha (adjective): Pertaining to the city, people, or culture.
  • The Omaha community 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 Omaha steaks 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 Omaha Beach was particularly difficult.

Noun

1. thoroughbred that won the triple crown in 1935
2. the Dhegiha dialect spoken by the Omaha
3. largest city in Nebraska; located in eastern Nebraska on the Missouri river; a major transportation center of the Midwest
4. a member of the Siouan people formerly living in the Missouri river valley in northeastern Nebraska