potawatomi

• Substantivo próprio que designa um membro do povo algonquino originalmente habitante da região dos Grandes Lagos, nos Estados Unidos, ou a língua algonquina falada por esse povo.

A proper noun referring to a member of the Algonquian people originally from the Great Lakes region of the United States, or the Algonquian language spoken by this people.

nome próprio

1. Indigenous PeopleB2formal

   A member of the Algonquian-speaking Native American people originally from the Great Lakes region, particularly Michigan and Wisconsin.

   Povo Potawatomi

   • The Potawatomi were known for their skill in farming and trade.
   • Many Potawatomi were forcibly relocated during the 19th century.
   • Today, the Potawatomi maintain their cultural traditions through ceremonies and language preservation.

2. B2formal

   The Algonquian language spoken by the Potawatomi people.

   Potawatomi

   • Efforts are underway to revitalize the Potawatomi language among younger generations.
   • Potawatomi is an endangered language with only a few fluent speakers left.
   • The word 'Potawatomi' itself comes from their own language.