werowance

/ˈwɛroʊwɑːns/

Definitions

1. noun

A chief or leader of a Powhatan tribe in Virginia, particularly the Werowance of the Pamunkey.

“The werowance played a crucial role in the early interactions between the Powhatan and the English colonists.”

Synonyms

  • chief
  • leader

Antonyms

  • subject
  • subordinate