samoset

/sæmˈoʊsɛt/

Definitions

1. noun

A member of a Native American people who originally inhabited the coast of Maine, now known as the Abenaki or Wabanaki.

“The museum displayed a collection of artifacts from the Samoset tribe, showcasing their rich cultural heritage.”

2. proper noun

Specifically refers to a tribe or an individual with the name Samoset.

“Samoset was a Native American who befriended the Pilgrim William Bradford in 1607.”

Synonyms

  • Abenaki
  • Wabanaki