/ˌpoʊtəˈwɑːtoʊmi/ pə-TAW-ə-TOH-mee

Definitions

1. noun

A member of a Native American people originally inhabiting the region around Lake Michigan

“The Potawatomi tribe has a rich cultural heritage and a strong connection to their ancestral lands.”

2. noun

A member of a Native American tribe of the Algonquian branch, originally inhabiting the region of Lake Michigan, now living mainly in Kansas and Oklahoma

“The Potawatomi people have a unique language and customs that are worth studying and learning about.”

3. proper noun

Refers specifically to the Potawatomi tribe or the Potawatomi people

“The Potawatomi Nation has its own government and laws, separate from the state and federal governments.”