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Plymouth Colony

Description:

Plymouth Colony refers to the English colonial venture founded by the Pilgrims in the 17th century in what is now modern-day Plymouth, Massachusetts. It was the first permanent European settlement in New England.

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Noun - Historical

A settlement established by the Pilgrims in 1620 that became the first governing body of the territory in New England known as Plymouth Colony.

Example Sentence: The Pilgrims landed on Plymouth Colony in search of religious freedom.

Sense 2:

Noun - Historical

The political organization that governed Plymouth Colony from its founding until 1691.

Example Sentence: The leaders of Plymouth Colony held regular meetings to discuss governing matters.

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