Rebecca Rolfe

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Definition

Proper noun: - Historical figure: Rebecca Rolfe is the married name of Matoaka, a Powhatan woman known for her association with the English settlers at Jamestown, Virginia. She is widely recognized by the nickname Pocahontas.

Usage
  • Proper noun:
    • The story of Rebecca Rolfe is a significant part of early American colonial history.
    • After her conversion to Christianity and marriage to John Rolfe, Matoaka was known as Rebecca Rolfe.
Advanced Usage
  • Historical and cultural context: The name "Rebecca Rolfe" represents her life after contact with English colonists, encompassing her baptism, marriage, and journey to England. It contrasts with her birth name, Matoaka, and her nickname, Pocahontas.
    • As Rebecca Rolfe, she traveled to London where she was presented at the court of King James I.
Variants and Related Words
  • Pocahontas (proper noun): The most common name used to refer to this historical figure, derived from a childhood nickname.
  • Matoaka (proper noun): Her personal or private name used within the Powhatan people.
  • Lady Rebecca (proper noun): A form of address sometimes used after her marriage and presentation in English society.
Synonyms
  • Pocahontas: The familiar and most widely used synonym.
  • Matoaka: A synonym referring to her identity prior to English contact.
Notes
  • The figure known as Rebecca Rolfe is a subject of both history and legend. While the historical record confirms her existence, marriage, and travel to England, many popular stories about her, particularly regarding Captain John Smith, are debated by historians.
Noun
  1. a Powhatan woman (the daughter of Powhatan) who befriended the English at Jamestown and is said to have saved Captain John Smith's life (1595-1617)

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