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Haudenosaunee

Haudenosaunee

1 9.9
A person who belongs to one of the Haudenosaunee nations
  • noun
  • /ˌhɔːdənoʊˈsoʊni/
: 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

Mohawk
vsHaudenosaunee
11 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
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
Seneca
vsHaudenosaunee
5 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
Onondaga
vsHaudenosaunee
2 9.9

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

is the confederacy name rather than a single tribal designation
Oneida
vsHaudenosaunee
1 9.0

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

is the confederacy name used for all these allied peoples
Tuscarora
vsHaudenosaunee
1 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

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.