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Definition of Yankton
Note: The Yankton Sioux and Yanktonai Sioux are distinctly recognized tribes that are also collectively known as Yankton Sioux.
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“Yankton.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Yankton. Accessed 25 May. 2022.
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