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.