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Powhatan

Powhatan

1 9.9
A Native American person who once lived in eastern Virginia
  • noun
  • /ˈpaʊhəˌtæn/
: Powhatan
  • The Powhatan people lived in villages along the rivers.

Examples

  • The Powhatan played a significant role in early American history.

  • Artifacts of the Powhatan people can be found in local museums.

  • Many Powhatan lived along the rivers of eastern Virginia.

  • Many Powhatans still practice their traditional customs today.

  • Artifacts of the Powhatan people can be found in local museums.

  • Many Powhatan lived along the rivers of eastern Virginia.

  • The Powhatan played a significant role in early American history.

Compounds

Powhatan language
9.9

An extinct Native American language once spoken in eastern Virginia

Surface Forms

Powhatan singular
Powhatans plural

Etymology

Powhatan comes from the name a Native American group in eastern Virginia, so a Powhatan is a person who belonged to that group.