santee

/ˈsænˌti/

Definitions

1. noun

a person who is a member of the Santee Sioux, a subtribe of the Sioux Native American tribe

“The Santee tribe has a long history of living in the region.”

2. proper noun

a place name, such as Santee, South Dakota or Santee, Nebraska

“The town of Santee is known for its natural beauty and outdoor recreational activities.”

3. verb

to be or become a part of the Santee Sioux tribe, especially through adoption or ancestry

“She decided to santee as a way to connect with her Native American heritage.”

Synonyms

  • Native American
  • Sioux

Antonyms

  • colonizer
  • settler