Pocahontas
1 synonym for Pocahontas, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — Used, often loosely or historically, to refer to a Native American woman, after the historical Powhatan figure Pocahontas.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Matoaka
Etymology
From the name Pocahontas, a Powhatan name meaning roughly "she is playful."
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What does “Pocahontas” mean?
The word “Pocahontas” means used, often loosely or historically, to refer to a Native American woman, after the historical Powhatan figure Pocahontas. In plain terms, refers to the historical figure Pocahontas, and is sometimes used generically for a Native American woman.
How do you use “Pocahontas” in a sentence?
Here is “Pocahontas” used in a sentence: “The painting was labeled simply as a portrait of a pocahontas from the 1700s.”
What part of speech is “Pocahontas”?
“Pocahontas” is a noun.
