Meaning of sundance | Babel Free
Definitions
- Any of various Native American religious rituals with song, dance, praying, etc.
- A neighbourhood of Calgary, Alberta, Canada.
- Gaillardia pulchella, a flowering plant of southern US, from Arizona to Florida, and northern Mexico.
- A ghost town in northern Manitoba, Canada.
- A ski resort and census-designated place (Sundance Resort) in Utah County, Utah, United States.
- A town, the county seat of Crook County, Wyoming, United States.
Examples
“Of course before this there will be lesser fights with Indian foes and whites, and much village life, moving, sundances and other ceremonials to record and a great hunt on the Yellowstone […]”
“Mary and her husband, Jack Hyatt (Cherokee/African-American), have participated in sundances for a number of years.”
CEFR level
C2
Mastery
This word is part of the CEFR C2 vocabulary — mastery level.
This word is part of the CEFR C2 vocabulary — mastery level.