minnewit
Definition
Proper noun A historical figure: Peter Minuit (also spelled Minnewit), a Dutch colonial official best known for orchestrating the purchase of the island of Manhattan from the Lenape people in 1626.
Usage Notes
- "Minnewit" is an archaic or alternative spelling of the more common "Peter Minuit." It is used almost exclusively in historical contexts.
- As a proper noun, it is always capitalized.
- It refers specifically to the individual and his most famous historical action.
Examples
- Historical records indicate that Minnewit negotiated the trade for Manhattan.
- The transaction overseen by Minnewit has become a famous, and often debated, event in American colonial history.
Advanced Usage
- The name "Minnewit" can be used metonymically to represent the early Dutch colonial administration in New Netherland.
- The policies under Minnewit aimed to establish a stable trading colony.
Variants and Related Words
- Peter Minuit: The standard and most common spelling of the name.
- Peter Minnewit: A less common variant spelling.
Synonyms
- Colonial administrator
- Director of New Netherland (his official title)
Noun
-
Dutch colonist who bought Manhattan from the Native Americans for the equivalent of $24 (1580-1638)
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