longhouse Definition
a long communal dwelling of certain North American Indians, especially of the Iroquois and various peoples of the Pacific Northwest, constructed of wooden poles and beams with a thatched roof and having one or more compartments for different families.
Using longhouse: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "longhouse" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
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The Iroquois lived in longhouses made of wood and bark.
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The longhouse was the center of social life for many Native American tribes.
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The longhouse was divided into sections for each family to live in.
Summary: longhouse in Brief
A 'longhouse' [lawng-hous, long-] is a type of communal dwelling used by certain North American Indian tribes, such as the Iroquois and peoples of the Pacific Northwest. It is constructed of wooden poles and beams with a thatched roof and has separate compartments for different families. The longhouse was central to the social life of these tribes.
