Iroquois
Definition
- Noun:
- A family of North American Indian languages: This refers to a group of historically related languages spoken by certain Indigenous peoples of northeastern North America.
- A member of the Iroquois peoples: This refers to an individual belonging to any of several historically powerful and confederated Native American nations originally inhabiting areas of present-day New York state and surrounding regions.
Usage Examples
- Noun (Referring to a person):
- The museum exhibit honors an Iroquois leader from the 18th century.
- She is an Iroquois, a member of the Mohawk nation.
- Noun (Referring to the language family):
- Scholars study the grammar and structure of Iroquois.
- Several dialects belong to the Iroquois language family.
Advanced Usage
- Historical Context: The term often refers specifically to the members of the Iroquois Confederacy (Haudenosaunee), a powerful political and military alliance of six nations (Mohawk, Oneida, Onondaga, Cayuga, Seneca, and later, Tuscarora).
- The Iroquois maintained a complex system of governance long before European contact.
Variants and Related Words
- Iroquoian (adj): Pertaining to the Iroquois peoples or their languages.
- Iroquoian culture is rich in oral tradition.
- Haudenosaunee: The name many Iroquois peoples use for themselves, meaning "People of the Longhouse."
- The Haudenosaunee have a deep connection to their ancestral lands.
Synonyms
- Six Nations: A common historical reference to the Iroquois Confederacy.
- Haudenosaunee: The autonym (self-designated name) for the Iroquois peoples.
Related Phrases
- Iroquois Confederacy: The political and diplomatic alliance of Iroquois nations.
- The Iroquois Confederacy was a model of federalism.
- Iroquois League: Another term for the Iroquois Confederacy.
- The Iroquois League was a formidable force in colonial politics.
Noun
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a family of North American Indian languages spoken by the Iroquois
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any member of the warlike North American Indian peoples formerly living in New York State; the Iroquois League were allies of the British during the American Revolution
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