Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
pow-wow
Noun
[‘paʊˌwaʊ]
Definition
A pow-wow is a gathering of Native American people for social, spiritual, or ceremonial purposes. It can also refer to a meeting or conference for discussion.
Examples
- The tribe held a pow-wow to discuss the upcoming festival.
- During the pow-wow, various tribes shared their stories and traditions.
- We had a pow-wow at the office to brainstorm our next project.
Meaning
In a broader context, a pow-wow signifies a meeting where ideas are exchanged, and discussions take place.
Synonyms
- meeting
- conference
- gathering
- discussion
