wampanoag

/wæmˈpænoʊæɡ/

Definitions

1. noun

a member of an Algonquian-speaking people who originally inhabited the coastal regions of Massachusetts and Rhode Island

“The Wampanoag tribe played a significant role in the early history of the United States.”

2. adjective

relating to or characteristic of the Wampanoag people

“The Wampanoag language is a member of the Algonquian language family.”

Synonyms

  • Algonquian
  • Native American

Antonyms

  • European American