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Haudenosaunee

Haudenosaunee

9.9
A person who belongs to one of the Haudenosaunee nations
  • noun
  • /ˌhɔːdənoʊˈsoʊni/
translation icon : haudenosaunee
  • She is a proud Haudenosaunee who teaches traditional songs to local children.

Examples

  • During the conference, a Haudenosaunee representative shared insights about their governance and social structures.

  • Many Haudenosaunees participate in traditional ceremonies.

  • The Haudenosaunee have a rich tradition of storytelling passed down through generations.

  • Many Haudenosaunee communities celebrate their heritage with annual festivals and ceremonies.

  • The Haudenosaunee have a rich cultural heritage.

  • The Haudenosaunee continue to pass on their traditions through art and dance at cultural gatherings.

  • As a Haudenosaunee, he actively participates in discussions about land rights and environmental stewardship.

Synonyms

Iroquois
vsHaudenosaunee
10 7.9

A person from a group of Native American nations in the New York area who formed a strong alliance

is the native confederacy name used instead of the English label
Mohawk
vsHaudenosaunee
1 8.1

A person from a Native American group originally from the Mohawk River valley in New York

is the confederacy name covering all its member peoples
Tuscarora
vsHaudenosaunee
9.9

A member of a Native American people first from North Carolina who later joined the Iroquois in New York

is the confederacy term covering all member nations
Seneca
vsHaudenosaunee
7.5

A member of the Iroquoian people who live in western New York south of Lake Ontario

is the confederacy name including this and other nations
Oneida
vsHaudenosaunee
9.0

A Native American person originally from the area east of Lake Ontario

is the confederacy name used for all these allied peoples
Onondaga
vsHaudenosaunee
9.9

A person from a Native American group originally from central New York

is the confederacy name rather than a single tribal designation

Surface Forms

Haudenosaunee singular

Etymology

Haudenosaunee comes from the people's own language and means 'people of the longhouse'. A Haudenosaunee is a member of that group, a person who belongs to the nations that share the longhouse tradition.