plymouth colony

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plymouth colony

The pilgrims established the Plymouth Colony after arriving by ship.

Definition
  1. Proper noun:
    • The early English settlement in North America: "Plymouth Colony" refers specifically to the colony established by English Separatists, known as the Pilgrims, in present-day Massachusetts in 1620. It was a distinct political entity until its merger into the larger Massachusetts Bay Colony in 1691.
Usage
  • The term "Plymouth Colony" is used historically to refer to this specific settlement and its government during its period of independence (1620-1691).
    • The Mayflower Compact was the first governing document of the Plymouth Colony.
    • Life in the early years of the Plymouth Colony was extremely difficult.
Advanced Usage
  • "the Colony of New Plymouth": This is a formal, historical variant name for the Plymouth Colony.
    • Official records refer to the settlement as the Colony of New Plymouth.
Variants and Related Words
  • Pilgrims (n): The English Separatists who founded Plymouth Colony.
    • The Pilgrims sought religious freedom.
  • Mayflower Compact (n): The 1620 agreement that established a form of self-government for the Plymouth Colony.
  • Massachusetts Bay Colony (n): The larger, neighboring colony that eventually absorbed Plymouth Colony in 1691.
Synonyms
  • New Plymouth: A less common synonym referring to the same settlement.
  • Pilgrim Colony: An informal term emphasizing its founders.
Related Phrases
  • "at Plymouth Rock": This phrase often accompanies discussions of the colony's founding location.
    • The Pilgrims are said to have landed at Plymouth Rock.
plymouth colony

The pilgrims established the Plymouth Colony after arriving by ship.

Noun
  1. colony formed by the Pilgrims when they arrived at Plymouth Rock in 1620; it was absorbed into the Massachusetts Bay Colony in 1691

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