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Great Spirit

American  

noun

  1. the chief deity in the religion of many North American Indian tribes.


Example Sentences

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Great Spirit of Sports, the Lakers now wander in the desert.

From New York Times • Apr. 25, 2022

As Chief Joseph of the Nez Perce tribe said: “We were taught to believe that the Great Spirit sees and hears everything, and that he never forgets.”

From Washington Post • Aug. 12, 2016

Until then may the Great Spirit guide us all and may Mother Earth continue to keep us in her compassionate embrace.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 5, 2016

The tribes believe the pipe came from the Great Spirit, he says.

From Washington Times • Jul. 12, 2015

Although Ridgeway’s father scorned religious talk, Tom Bird’s testimony on the Great Spirit reminded him of how he felt about iron.

From "The Underground Railroad: A Novel" by Colson Whitehead

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