squanto

/ˈskwɒntoʊ/

Definitions

1. noun

a Native American, a Patuxet man who helped the Pilgrims in Plymouth Colony, Massachusetts, learn to farm and hunt in the New World, and who played a key role in the survival of the colony.

“The story of Squanto’s role in the Pilgrims’ survival has become a significant part of American history.”

Synonyms

  • Native American
  • Patuxet
  • Pilgrim

Antonyms

  • colonizer
  • settler