feast vs potlatch
potlatch vs feastfeast and potlatch both are nouns.
feast is a verb but potlatch is not a verb.
| Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| feast | Yes | No | Yes | No |
| potlatch | Yes | No | No | No |
As nouns,
potlatch is a hyponym of
feast; that is, potlatch is a
word with a more specific, narrower meaning than
feast:
- feast: an elaborate party (often outdoors)
- potlatch: a ceremonial feast held by some Indians of the northwestern coast of North America (as in celebrating a marriage or a new accession) in which the host gives gifts to tribesmen and others to display his superior wealth (sometimes, formerly, to his own impoverishment)
Other hyponyms of feast include
luau.
| feast (noun) | potlatch (noun) |
|---|---|
| something experienced with great delight | a ceremonial feast held by some Indians of the northwestern coast of North America (as in celebrating a marriage or a new accession) in which the host gives gifts to tribesmen and others to display his superior wealth (sometimes, formerly, to his own impoverishment) |
| an elaborate party (often outdoors) | |
| a meal that is well prepared and greatly enjoyed | |
| a ceremonial dinner party for many people |
| feast (verb) | potlatch (verb) |
|---|---|
| partake in a feast or banquet | |
| provide a feast or banquet for | |
| gratify |
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