longhouse

noun

long·house ˈlȯŋ-ˌhau̇s

-ˈhau̇s

: a long communal dwelling of some North American Indians (such as the Iroquois)

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Thus far, researchers have uncovered a longhouse, animal enclosures, spinning wheels for weaving, beads, lamps, pots, coins and more. —

Julia Binswanger, Smithsonian Magazine, 3 Sep. 2024 The word longhouse literally meant the type of home in which Oneida traditionally lived. —

Frank Vaisvilas, Journal Sentinel, 15 July 2024 Cultural specifics stay within the oral teachings of the longhouse, the site of the Kah-milt-pah spiritual community. —

B. “toastie” Oaster, ProPublica, 26 June 2024 The spirit of the longhouse As developers of the largest projects currently underway in Vancouver, the nations have seized an opportunity to imprint their values on the city. —

Sara Miller Llana, The Christian Science Monitor, 7 June 2024 See all Example Sentences for longhouse