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    powwow
    /ˈpaʊwaʊ/

    noun

    • 1. a North American Indian ceremony involving feasting, singing, and dancing.
    • 2. a conference or meeting for discussion, especially among friends or colleagues. informal

    verb

    • 1. meet or confer: informal "news squads powwowed nervously"

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  2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishPOWWOW | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    Powwow is a noun that means a meeting of Native Americans for making decisions or for having spiritual ceremonies or celebrations. It can also be used humorously to refer to a serious discussion. Learn more about its usage, pronunciation and translations in different languages.

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  3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › powwowPowwow Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    Sep 24, 2012 · Powwow is a term for an American Indian ceremony, social gathering, or meeting, but it is also considered offensive to use it for other purposes. Learn the etymology, history, and usage of powwow from the Merriam-Webster dictionary.

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  5. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › PowwowPowwow - Wikipedia

    A powwow is a social and cultural event with dances, songs, and honors for Indigenous people. Learn about the history, organization, etiquette, and types of powwows in North America.

  6. www.britannica.com › topic › powwowPowwow | Definition, History, & Facts | Britannica

    Sep 23, 2024 · Powwow is a term for a gathering of people from diverse indigenous nations who dance, sing, and honour their ancestors' traditions. Learn about the history, styles, and types of powwows, as well as their cultural significance and diversity.

  7. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryPOWWOW | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

    POWWOW meaning: 1. a meeting of Native Americans for making decisions or for having spiritual ceremonies or…. Learn more.

  8. www.thefreedictionary.com › powwowPowwow - definition of powwow by The Free Dictionary

    1. a. A council or meeting of Native Americans, sometimes with people from other communities. b. Informal A conference or gathering, as of business people. 2. a. A Native American shaman. b. A ceremony conducted by a shaman, as in the performance of healing or hunting rituals. intr.v. pow·wowed, pow·wow·ing, pow·wows Informal. To hold a powwow.

  9. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishPOWWOW definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

    noun. 1. (among Native Americans) a ceremony, esp. one accompanied by magic, feasting, and dancing, performed for the cure of disease, success in a hunt, etc. 2. a council or conference of or with Native Americans. 3. (among Native Americans) a priest or shaman. 4. informal.