iroquois

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iroquois

The Iroquois people lived in longhouses in forested villages.

Definition
  1. 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  • Six Nations: A common historical reference to the Iroquois Confederacy.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.
iroquois

The Iroquois people lived in longhouses in forested villages.

Noun
  1. a family of North American Indian languages spoken by the Iroquois
  2. 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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