Six Nations

Six Nations

pl.n. The Iroquois confederacy after it was joined by the Tuscarora in 1722.

Six Nations

pl n (Placename) (in North America) the Indian confederacy of the Cayugas, Mohawks, Oneidas, Onondagas, Senecas, and Tuscaroras. Also called: Iroquois See also Five Nations

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Six Nations - a league of Iroquois tribes including originally the Mohawk, Oneida, Onondaga, Cayuga and Seneca (the Five Nations); after 1722 they were joined by the Tuscarora (the Six Nations)Five Nations, Iroquois League, League of Iroquoisleague - an association of states or organizations or individuals for common action