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''Wašíču'' is the Lakota and Dakota word for people of non-indigenous descent,〔(Setting the Record Straight About Native Languages: Wasichu. ) ''Native Languages of the Americas.'' (retrieved 23 January 2011)〕 with derogatory connotations. It expresses the native population's perception of the non-natives' relationship with the land and the native population. Typically it refers to white people,〔Simcikova, 88〕 but does not specifically mention skin color or race. The term "black wasichu" has been historically used to describe a person of African descent, and a Native American who adopted non-native ways could "make himself over into a wasichu".〔Staub 62〕 ''Wasicun'' means "non-Indian".〔 The Lakota word for "taking the fat" (''wašin icu'')〔 is spelled and pronounced similarly, and it is used by natives in puns to refer to non-Natives who collectively rob tribes of their resources.〔 In Dakota, ''Wašicu'' also means the English language.〔LaFontaine and McKay, 145〕 ==In popular culture== Oglala Lakota leader Black Elk (1863–1950) used the term freely in his book ''Black Elk Speaks'', referring to European-Americans who spoke dishonestly. "Wasichu" is a fifth-season episode of the television series ''Law & Order: Criminal Intent'', about a lobbyist and Indian gambling.〔("Wasichu (#5.14)." ) ''Internet Movie Database.'' (retrieved 23 Jan 2011)〕 Washichu is a rock band from New Orleans, Louisiana.〔("New Orleans and Louisiana Bands and Performers." ) ''NOLA DIY.'' (retrieved 23 Jan 2011)〕 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Wasi'chu」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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