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). Synonyms: Iroquois League, League of Iroquois, Six Nations.
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Words linked to "Five Nations" : League of Iroquois, Six Nations, league |
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