Definitions

1. noun

a member of a Siouan-speaking people who traditionally inhabited the region around the confluence of the Loup and Platte rivers in what is now Nebraska, USA

“The Pawnee tribe was known for their skilled farming and hunting practices.”

2. noun

a member of a Native American people who traditionally inhabited the region around the confluence of the Loup and Platte rivers in what is now Nebraska, USA

“The Pawnee nation has a rich cultural heritage that is still celebrated today.”

3. proper noun

the capital city of the Osage Nation, located in northeastern Oklahoma

“The city of Pawnee was founded in 1870 and has a rich history in the region.”