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- north
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- Word History
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noun |
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a state in the north central United States. Its capital is Bismarck. (abbreviated: ND)
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| derivation: |
North Dakotan (n.) |
Dakota means "allies" or "friends" in a Sioux language. The Dakota Territory was named after the Dakota Sioux, one of several Indian nations from the area. The Dakota Territory was divided into North Dakota and South Dakota when they became states in 1889.