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pocahontas

/ˌpoʊ.kəˈhɑːn.təs/

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noun

/ˌpoʊ.kəˈhɑːn.təs/B2formalamerican
  • ruИмя собственное, относящееся к женщине из племени поухатан, дочери вождя Поухатана, которая подружилась с английскими колонистами в Джеймстауне и известна в истории своей связью с капитаном Джоном Смитом.

A proper noun referring to a Powhatan woman, daughter of Powhatan, who befriended English colonists at Jamestown and is historically noted for her association with Captain John Smith.

uncountable · proper noun

  1. Historical figureB2formalamerican

    A Powhatan woman, daughter of Chief Powhatan, who is known for her association with the English colonists at Jamestown and her role in early colonial history.

    ruИсторическая личность

    • Pocahontas is said to have saved the life of Captain John Smith.
    • She later married John Rolfe and traveled to England.
    • Pocahontas served as a mediator between the Powhatan people and the English settlers.
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