Penobscot (Noun)
Meaning 1
A member of the Algonquian people belonging to the Abnaki confederacy and living in the Penobscot valley in northern Maine.
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- The Penobscot tribe has traditionally resided in the Penobscot River valley in northern Maine.
- In the 18th century, the Penobscot were allies of the French during the French and Indian War.
- The Penobscot language is part of the Eastern Algonquian language family and is still spoken by some tribal members today.
- The Penobscot Nation operates a number of businesses, including a casino and a convenience store, to support the local economy.
- Historically, the Penobscot were skilled hunters and gatherers, and relied heavily on the Penobscot River for fishing and transportation.
Hypernyms
Meaning 2
A river in central Maine flowing into Penobscot Bay.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural objects (not man-made).