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powwow Synonyms

Another word for powwow

Choosing another word for powwow depends on context, so the 14 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

An informal meeting, conference, or discussion among a group of people to exchange ideas or make plans.

Usage Example

"The project managers held a quick confab in the hallway to coordinate the afternoon schedule."

Strong
confab
huddle
conference
meeting
caucus
parley
consultation
get-together

• verb (Context 2)

To hold an informal meeting, conference, or consultation to discuss a matter.

Usage Example

"The coaches powwowed on the sideline for a few minutes before deciding on their strategy."

Strong
confer
huddle
consult
parley
deliberate
caucus
confabulate

• noun (Context 3)

Among Native Americans (historically among Algonquian peoples), a spiritual leader, healer, or medicine person, or a ceremony conducted for curing illness.

Usage Example

"Early colonial chronicles recorded how the village shaman led prayers and healing rites for the sick."

Strong
shaman
healer

• Nearby Words

powerpop
powertrain
powerwash
powwow
pox
pozole
practicability

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Powwow. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/powwow
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