Pamlico (Noun)
Meaning 1
A member of the Algonquian people formerly of the Pamlico river valley in North Carolina.
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- The Pamlico were a group of Algonquian-speaking people that traditionally lived in the region surrounding the Pamlico River in what is now North Carolina.
- The Pamlico lived in small villages, often with multiple homes, and made use of the abundant natural resources in their valley.
- In the early 16th century, the Pamlico had significant contact with English explorers, leading to changes in their economy and way of life.
- As a result of conflict, disease, and forced relocation, the Pamlico population declined significantly over the course of the 17th and 18th centuries.
- Today, many people claim Pamlico ancestry and are working to preserve their language, culture, and history.
Hypernyms
Meaning 2
The Algonquian language of the Pamlico.
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.