Mohawk
Definition
- Noun:
- A hairstyle: A haircut where the head is shaved on both sides, leaving only a vertical strip of upright hair running from the forehead to the nape of the neck.
- A language: The Iroquoian language spoken by the Mohawk people.
- A member of a people: A person belonging to the Mohawk people, a historically powerful Native American nation originally from the Mohawk River valley in New York State.
Usage Examples
Noun (Hairstyle):
- He got a mohawk for the punk rock concert.
- The mohawk is often associated with counterculture movements.
Noun (Language):
- She is studying the Mohawk language to connect with her heritage.
- Fewer people are fluent in Mohawk today.
Noun (Person):
- A Mohawk leader addressed the council.
- The Mohawk were known as skilled builders and fierce warriors.
Advanced Usage
- Cultural Significance: When referring to the people or language, "Mohawk" is often capitalized as a proper noun.
- The Mohawk Nation is one of the Six Nations of the Iroquois Confederacy.
Variants and Related Words
- Mohawkian (adj): Pertaining to the Mohawk people or their language. (Rarely used; "Mohawk" is typically used as the adjective).
- Iroquoian (adj/n): Relating to the language family that includes Mohawk, or a member of the peoples speaking these languages.
Synonyms
- Hairstyle: Mohican (primarily in British English), crest, strip.
- Person: Kanien'kehá:ka (the people's name for themselves in the Mohawk language).
Related Phrases
- To sport a mohawk: To wear one's hair in a mohawk hairstyle.
- He decided to sport a mohawk during his rebellious phase.
Noun
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haircut in which the head is shaved except for a band of hair down the middle of the scalp
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the Iroquoian language spoken by the Mohawk
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a member of the Iroquoian people formerly living along the Mohawk River in New York State
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