passamaquody

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Definition

Noun: 1. A member of the Passamaquoddy people: A person belonging to a Native American tribe of the Algonquian language family, closely related to the Maliseet (Malecite), with communities located in northeastern Maine, USA, and New Brunswick, Canada.

Usage Examples
  • Noun:
    • The museum featured artifacts and history of the Passamaquody.
    • She is a Passamaquody artist known for her traditional basket weaving.
Advanced Usage
  • The term is used in anthropological, historical, and cultural contexts to refer to the people, their culture, or their language.
    • The treaty rights of the Passamaquody have been a subject of ongoing discussion.
Variants and Related Words
  • Passamaquoddy: This is the more common and standard spelling for the name of the people and their language.
    • The Passamaquoddy language is part of the Algonquian family.
Synonyms
  • There are no direct synonyms for a specific tribal name. Related terms include:
    • Native American: A broad term for the indigenous peoples of the Americas.
    • Algonquian peoples: Refers to the larger language family and cultural group to which the Passamaquoddy belong.
Notes on Meaning
  • The spelling "Passamaquody" is a recognized variant, though "Passamaquoddy" is more frequently used in official and academic contexts. It refers specifically to a distinct tribal nation with its own governance, history, and culture.
Noun
  1. a member of the Algonquian people related to the Malecite and living in northeastern Maine and New Brunswick

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