Vocabulary from Columbus Day Discussion

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Explorer (noun)

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A person who travels to new places to learn about them. Example: Christopher Columbus was an explorer who sailed across the Atlantic Ocean.

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Indigenous (adjective)

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Native to a particular place or region. Example: Many Indigenous peoples lived in America long before European arrival.

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Controversial (adjective)

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Causing disagreement or discussion. Example: The celebration of Columbus Day has become controversial in recent years.

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Anniversary (noun)

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A date marking a special event from the past. Example: October 12th was the anniversary of Columbus's arrival.

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Stumble upon (phrasal verb)

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To find or discover something by accident. Example: Columbus stumbled upon the Americas while searching for a route to Asia.

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Inhabit (verb)

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To live in or occupy a place. Example: Various Indigenous groups inhabited the Americas for thousands of years.

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Colonize (verb)

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To take control of an area and send people to live there. Example: European nations colonized many parts of the Americas.

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Depict (verb)

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To show or describe something in words or images. Example: History books often depict Columbus as a hero, but this is changing.

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Deserve (verb)

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To be worthy of or have a right to something. Example: Indigenous peoples deserve recognition for their rich cultures and history.

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Resistance (noun)

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The act of opposing something or someone. Example: There has been resistance to changing Columbus Day to Indigenous Peoples' Day.