pocahontas (Meaning)
pocahontas (n)
a Powhatan woman (the daughter of Powhatan) who befriended the English at Jamestown and is said to have saved Captain John Smith's life (1595-1617)
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pocahontas Sentence Examples
- Pocahontas, the Native American princess, played a pivotal role in the early history of Jamestown.
- Pocahontas's meeting with Captain John Smith sparked both friendship and political intrigue.
- The legend of Pocahontas and her rescue of Smith has been immortalized in countless books, movies, and plays.
- Pocahontas's conversion to Christianity brought her into conflict with her father, Chief Powhatan.
- After being captured by the English, Pocahontas was taken to England and became a celebrity.
- Pocahontas's marriage to John Rolfe was a diplomatic strategy to foster peace between the colonists and the Powhatan Confederacy.
- The true story of Pocahontas is often overshadowed by the romanticized version presented in popular culture.
- Modern historians have worked to uncover the complexities of Pocahontas's life and legacy.
- Pocahontas remains a symbol of intercultural exchange and the enduring power of human connection.
- The name "Pocahontas" is a traditional Algonquian word meaning "playful one" or "mischievous one."
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a Powhatan woman (the daughter of Powhatan) who befriended the English at Jamestown and is said to have saved Captain John Smith's life (1595-1617)
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Pocahontas, the Native American princess, played a pivotal role in the early history of Jamestown.
Pocahontas's meeting with Captain John Smith sparked both friendship and political intrigue.
The legend of Pocahontas and her rescue of Smith has been immortalized in countless books, movies, and plays.
Pocahontas's conversion to Christianity brought her into conflict with her father, Chief Powhatan.
