Pawnee
noun
A Native American tribe originally from Nebraska and Kansas in the US.
The Pawnee people were known for their hunting skills and intricate crafting.
Often appears as...
- pawnee tribe
- pawnee culture
noun
A person who reduces their debt by giving something valuable to a pawnbroker as security.
Mr. Smith had to become a pawnee to pay back his loans.
Often appears as...
- pawnee of goods
- pawnee of a mortgage
Usage tips
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Technical
noun
A Native American tribe originally from Nebraska and Kansas in the US.
The Pawnee people were known for their hunting skills and intricate crafting.
Often appears as...
- pawnee tribe
- pawnee culture
noun
A person who reduces their debt by giving something valuable to a pawnbroker as security.
Mr. Smith had to become a pawnee to pay back his loans.
Often appears as...
- pawnee of goods
- pawnee of a mortgage
Usage tips
Formal
Technical
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Cultural Significance
Understand that 'Pawnee' refers to a respected indigenous tribe with a rich cultural history.
I'm reading a book about the Pawnee and their traditions.
Pro Tip 2/3Historical Context
Know that the Pawnee's ancestral lands and historical events shape their identity.
The history of the Pawnee includes being relocated from their homeland.
Pro Tip 3/3Respectful Usage
Use the term 'Pawnee' respectfully, acknowledging it as a name of a people, not a stereotype.
The Pawnee are celebrated for their environmental knowledge.
Pro Tip 1/3Cultural Significance
Understand that 'Pawnee' refers to a respected indigenous tribe with a rich cultural history.
I'm reading a book about the Pawnee and their traditions.
Pro Tip 2/3Historical Context
Know that the Pawnee's ancestral lands and historical events shape their identity.
The history of the Pawnee includes being relocated from their homeland.
Pro Tip 3/3Respectful Usage
Use the term 'Pawnee' respectfully, acknowledging it as a name of a people, not a stereotype.
The Pawnee are celebrated for their environmental knowledge.
Pro Tip 1/3Cultural Significance
Understand that 'Pawnee' refers to a respected indigenous tribe with a rich cultural history.
I'm reading a book about the Pawnee and their traditions.
Pro Tip 2/3Historical Context
Know that the Pawnee's ancestral lands and historical events shape their identity.
The history of the Pawnee includes being relocated from their homeland.
Pro Tip 3/3Respectful Usage
Use the term 'Pawnee' respectfully, acknowledging it as a name of a people, not a stereotype.
The Pawnee are celebrated for their environmental knowledge.
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