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