South Dakotan

noun

South Da·ko·tan də-ˈkō-tᵊn

plural South Dakotans

: a native or resident of South Dakota

South Dakotan adjective

Word History

First Known Use

1888, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of South Dakotan was in 1888

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“South Dakotan.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/South%20Dakotan. Accessed 9 Mar. 2026.

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Last Updated: 24 Feb 2026 - Entry added

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