Definition of dakota Dakota

/dʌkowˈtʌ/ - [dukowtu] - Da•ko•ta

We found 7 definitions of dakota from 5 different sources.

What does dakota mean?

Noun
dakota - the area of the states of North Dakota and South Dakota
		the states, u.s.a., united states of america, us, america, u.s., united states, usa North America and South America and Central America
		north dakota, peace garden state, nd a state of north central United States bordering on Canada
dakota - the Siouan language spoken by the Dakota
dakota - a member of the Siouan people of the northern Mississippi valley; commonly called the Sioux

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dakota
A Territory in the north central part of the United States. It was organized under a territorial form of government March 2, 1861, but very extensive alterations have since been made in its boundaries. The Territory has been greatly disturbed by marauding bands of Sioux Indians, or Dakotas, who were in 1862 and 1863 especially daring and aggressive, and though they have frequently been defeated by U. S. troops, notably under Gens. Sully and Sibley in 1863, they are still very troublesome, necessitating the frequent intervention of troops for the protection of the settlers.