Haudenosaunee
- noun
- /ˌhɔːdənoʊˈsoʊni/
- She is a proud Haudenosaunee who teaches traditional songs to local children.
Examples
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During the conference, a Haudenosaunee representative shared insights about their governance and social structures.
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Many Haudenosaunees participate in traditional ceremonies.
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The Haudenosaunee have a rich tradition of storytelling passed down through generations.
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Many Haudenosaunee communities celebrate their heritage with annual festivals and ceremonies.
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The Haudenosaunee have a rich cultural heritage.
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The Haudenosaunee continue to pass on their traditions through art and dance at cultural gatherings.
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As a Haudenosaunee, he actively participates in discussions about land rights and environmental stewardship.
Synonyms
A person from a Native American group originally from the Mohawk River valley in New York
A person from a group of Native American nations in the New York area who formed a strong alliance
A member of the Iroquoian people who live in western New York south of Lake Ontario
A person from a Native American group originally from central New York
A Native American person originally from the area east of Lake Ontario
A member of a Native American people first from North Carolina who later joined the Iroquois in New York
Surface Forms
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.