Sacajawea
or Sac·a·ga·we·a Sak·a·ja·we·a
"Bird Woman", 1787?–1812?, Shoshone guide and interpreter: accompanied Lewis and Clark expedition 1804–05.
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How to use Sacajawea in a sentence
Lewis and Clark were aided considerably in their travel route directions by an Indian woman guide, Sacajawea.
Hallowed Heritage: The Life of Virginia | Dorothy M. TorpeyLewis and Clark are shown gazing at the horizon, with their famous woman guide, Sacajawea, not far behind them.
Hallowed Heritage: The Life of Virginia | Dorothy M. TorpeyCharbonneau wanted to remain with the Shoshones, and to keep with him Sacajawea, his wife, so recently reunited to her people.
The Magnificent Adventure | Emerson HoughWhat interested them more was the excitement of Sacajawea, who from time to time pointed out traces of human occupancy.
The Magnificent Adventure | Emerson Hough“That way short path over mountains,” said Sacajawea at length, at one point of their journey.
The Magnificent Adventure | Emerson Hough
Cultural definitions for Sacajawea
[ (sak-uh-juh-wee-uh) ]
A young Native American woman who guided Meriwether Lewis and William Clark on their expedition to explore territory gained through the Louisiana Purchase. (See Lewis and Clark expedition.)
Notes for Sacajawea
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