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Oneida

Oneida

9.0
A Native American person originally from the area east of Lake Ontario
  • noun
  • /oʊˈnaɪdə/
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  • The Oneida people have a rich cultural heritage.

Examples

  • As a child, she learned the traditions of her Oneida ancestors.

  • Many Oneida relocated to Wisconsin during the 19th century.

  • The Oneida played a key role in the history of the Iroquois Confederacy.

  • Many Oneidas are involved in preserving their traditions.

  • Many Oneida people participate in cultural events to preserve their traditions.

  • The Oneida community has a rich history that dates back centuries.

  • Each Oneida individual plays a vital role in maintaining their heritage.

Synonyms

Haudenosaunee
vsOneida
9.9

A person who belongs to one of the Haudenosaunee nations

is a single nation within that confederacy with its own identity

Compounds

Oneida language
9.9

A Native American language spoken by the Oneida people

Surface Forms

Oneida singular
Oneidas plural

Etymology

The word Oneida comes from the people's own name Onyota'a:ka, a word often said to mean 'people of the standing stone'. So Oneida is the name of that Native people.