Etymology
The word "Sioux" is derived from the Ojibwe language, which is spoken by several Indigenous peoples in North America, including the Ojibwe, Chippewa, Ottawa, and Potawatomi.
Meaning
In Ojibwe, the word "Nadouessioux" (from which "Sioux" is derived) means "enemies" or "adders."
Origin
The Ojibwe people used the term "Nadouessioux" to refer to the Lakota, Dakota, and Nakota peoples, who are collectively known as the Sioux. The term may have originated from a conflict between the Ojibwe and Sioux peoples over hunting grounds in the Great Lakes region.
The Sioux themselves do not use the term "Sioux" to refer to themselves. Instead, they use their own language names, such as Lakota, Dakota, and Nakota.
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