noun🔗ShareПотлачA 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."The family held a large potlatch to celebrate their daughter's graduation, giving away valuable blankets and carvings to everyone who attended. "Семья устроила большой потлач в честь выпускного своей дочери, раздавая ценные одеяла и резные изделия всем присутствующим.cultureritualtraditionsocietyhistoryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareОбщая трапеза, потлак(chiefly Alaska) A communal meal to which guests bring dishes to share; a potluck."Our neighborhood is having a potlatch this Saturday; everyone is bringing a dish to share at the picnic. "В эту субботу в нашем районе будет общая трапеза; все приносят блюдо, чтобы поделиться на пикнике.culturefoodtraditionsocietyeventgroupChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareДарить, преподноситьTo give; especially, to give as a gift during a potlatch ceremony."During the celebration, the chief will potlatch blankets and tools to the community. "Во время празднования вождь подарит общине одеяла и инструменты.cultureritualtraditionsocietyeventChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareПроводить потлач, участвовать в потлачеTo carry out or take part in a potlatch ceremony."The family decided to potlatch to celebrate their daughter's graduation and honor their ancestors. "Семья решила провести потлач, чтобы отпраздновать выпуск дочери и почтить память своих предков.cultureritualtraditionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
