Definition

1. Noun:
   • A member of the Caddo people who formerly lived in the Dakotas west of the Missouri River: This refers to an individual belonging to a specific Native American tribe historically located in the Great Plains region of North America.
   • The Caddoan language spoken by the Arikara: This refers to the distinct language traditionally used by the Arikara people.

Usage Examples

• Noun (Person):
  • The museum exhibit honors an Arikara chief from the 19th century.
  • She is an Arikara artist who incorporates traditional designs into her work.
• Noun (Language):
  • Few fluent speakers of Arikara remain today.
  • Linguists are working to document the Arikara language.

Advanced Usage

• The term Arikara is used as both a singular and plural noun (e.g., one Arikara, many Arikara). It is also commonly used attributively as an adjective (e.g., Arikara culture, Arikara territory).
• The Arikara are also historically known as the Sahnish or Ree.

Variants and Related Words

• Arikaran (adjective): Pertaining to the Arikara people or their language.
  • They studied Arikaran cultural traditions.

Synonyms

• Sahnish: An alternate name for the Arikara people.
• Ree: A historical name used for the Arikara, derived from a simplification of their name.

Related Phrases

• Arikara Nation: Refers to the tribe as a political and cultural entity in the present day.
  • The Arikara Nation is headquartered in North Dakota.

Noun

1. the Caddoan language spoken by the Arikara
2. a member of the Caddo people who formerly lived in the Dakotas west of the Missouri river