Plains Indian

American  

noun

1. a member of any of the American Indian tribes, as those of the Algonquian, Athabascan, Caddoan, Kiowa, Siouan, or Uto-Aztecan linguistic families, that formerly inhabited the Great Plains. All were more or less nomadic, following the buffalo, and were often in touch with one another so that the development among them of common culture traits is noticeable.

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Plains Indian British  

noun

1. a member of any of the North American Indian peoples formerly living in the Great Plains of the US and Canada

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Example Sentences

The U.S. government had other plans for the northern Plains Indians.

From The Wall Street Journal

Plains Indian “ledger drawings” from the early 20th century, with their vibrant graphite horses in red, yellow and purple, are an art fair staple.

From New York Times

Bison have strong cultural significance for Plains Indians and were depended on by many Native American tribes for food, clothing and other necessities until the huge herds that once populated the U.S.

From Washington Times

Bison, also known as buffalo, have deep historical meaning for Plains Indian tribes that once depended on the animals for food, clothing and other necessities.

From Washington Times

To celebrate and honor community members who died of COVID-19, the tribe plans to install a permanent memorial near the Museum of the Plains Indian.

From Washington Times