massasoit

/mæsəˈsoʊɪt/

Definitions

1. noun

a Wampanoag sachem (chief) who allied with the Pilgrims in Plymouth Colony, Massachusetts, and played a key role in their survival and early success

“The Massasoit’s friendship with the Pilgrims was instrumental in their ability to adapt to the new land.”

Synonyms

  • chief
  • leader
  • sachem

Antonyms

  • adversary
  • enemy