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potlatch

/ˈpɒtlætʃ/ /ˈpɑtˌlætʃ/

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noun

Potlatch

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. "

La familia celebró un gran potlatch para celebrar la graduación de su hija, regalando valiosas mantas y tallas a todos los asistentes.

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noun

Comida comunitaria, potluck

(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. "

Nuestro vecindario tendrá un potluck este sábado; todos traerán un plato para compartir en el picnic.

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verb

Dar, regalar

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. "

Durante la celebración, el jefe dará mantas y herramientas a la comunidad.

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verb

Celebrar un potlatch, participar en un potlatch

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. "

La familia decidió celebrar un potlatch para celebrar la graduación de su hija y honrar a sus antepasados.

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