Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
wampanoag
noun
/ˈwæmpənɔːɡ/
Definition
a member of an American Indian people of southeastern Massachusetts and Rhode Island.
Examples
- The Wampanoag celebrated the first Thanksgiving with the Pilgrims in 1621.
- The Wampanoag tribe has a rich cultural heritage that is still present today.
Meaning
The Wampanoag were one of the first Native American tribes to come into contact with European settlers, most notably the Pilgrims.
Synonyms
- Native American
- Indigenous people
- Tribe
