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Wampanoag (Noun)

Meaning

A member of the Algonquian people of Rhode Island and Massachusetts who greeted the Pilgrims.

Classification

Nouns denoting people.

Examples

  • The Wampanoag tribe had lived in the area for thousands of years before the Pilgrims arrived in 1620.
  • Massasoit, a Wampanoag leader, formed an alliance with the Pilgrims that lasted for many years.
  • The Wampanoag taught the Pilgrims how to farm and hunt in the area, helping them to survive their first winter.
  • In 1621, the Wampanoag joined the Pilgrims for a harvest feast that is now known as the First Thanksgiving.
  • Tisquantum, a Wampanoag who spoke English, served as a translator and advisor to the Pilgrims.

Hypernyms

  • Algonquin
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