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potlatch

/ˈpɒtlætʃ/ /ˈpɑtˌlætʃ/

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noun

البوتلاتش

A ceremony amongst certain indigenous peoples of the Pacific Northwest in which gifts are bestowed upon guests and personal property is destroyed in a show of generosity and wealth.

Examples :

"The family held a large potlatch to celebrate their daughter's graduation, giving away valuable blankets and carvings to everyone who attended. "

أقامت العائلة بوتلاتشًا كبيرًا للاحتفال بتخرج ابنتهم، وقدموا بطانيات ومنحوتات قيمة لكل من حضر.

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noun

وليمة، مأدبة

(chiefly Alaska) A communal meal to which guests bring dishes to share; a potluck.

Examples :

"Our neighborhood is having a potlatch this Saturday; everyone is bringing a dish to share at the picnic. "

تقيم منطقتنا وليمة هذا السبت؛ الجميع يحضر طبقًا للمشاركة في النزهة.

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verb

أعطى، وهب

To give; especially, to give as a gift during a potlatch ceremony.

Examples :

"During the celebration, the chief will potlatch blankets and tools to the community. "

خلال الاحتفال، سيعطي الزعيم البطانيات والأدوات للمجتمع.

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verb

أقام وليمة بوتلاتش، شارك في وليمة بوتلاتش

To carry out or take part in a potlatch ceremony.

Examples :

"The family decided to potlatch to celebrate their daughter's graduation and honor their ancestors. "

قررت العائلة إقامة وليمة بوتلاتش للاحتفال بتخرج ابنتهم وتكريم أسلافهم.

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