Taos

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Definition

Proper noun 1. An artist colony in northern New Mexico: A town in the southwestern United States, historically and famously known as a community and destination for artists. 2. A member of the Pueblo people living in northern New Mexico: Refers to an individual belonging to a specific Native American tribe, the Taos Pueblo, located in this region.

Usage Examples
  • Referring to the place:
    • She moved to Taos to focus on her painting.
    • The Taos art scene has been influential for over a century.
  • Referring to a person:
    • A Taos elder shared stories of the tribe's history.
    • The pottery was made by a skilled Taos artisan.
Advanced Usage
  • "Taos Pueblo": This specific term refers to the ancient, continuously inhabited pueblo (village) and the tribal community itself, which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It is often used to distinguish the people and their historic settlement from the modern town.
    • Taos Pueblo is one of the oldest communities in the United States.
Variants and Related Words
  • Taoseno (n): A term for a resident of the town of Taos, New Mexico.
    • As a longtime Taoseno, he knows all the local history.
Synonyms
  • For the place: Artist colony, town.
  • For the person: Puebloan, Native American (specific to this tribe).
Noun
  1. an artist colony in northern New Mexico
  2. a member of the Pueblo people living in northern New Mexico

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