Five Nations

American  

plural noun

1. a confederacy of Iroquoian Indians: the Mohawk, Oneida, Onondaga, Cayuga, and Seneca, and, after the 18th century, the Tuscarora.

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Five Nations British  

plural noun

1. Also called: Iroquois.  (formerly) a confederacy of North American Indian peoples living mainly in and around present-day New York state, consisting of the Cayugas, Mohawks, Oneidas, Onondagas, and Senecas See also Six Nations

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Example Sentences

Defeats in their other four games constituted England's worst performance since the tournament's expansion from the Five Nations in 2000.

From BBC • May 5, 2026

Since the Five Nations became Six in 2000, no Scottish player has.

From BBC • Mar. 8, 2026

"It means a lot and I am very privileged and honoured to accept it," said the former player, who was a part of the iconic 1988 Five Nations Triple Crown-winning team.

From BBC • Dec. 29, 2025

This meant the French win streak stretched to four games, with England's last victory coming in the 1995 Five Nations.

From BBC • Mar. 14, 2024

When issues came up before the alliance, the Tododaho would summon the fifty sachems who represented the clans of the Five Nations.

From "1491" by Charles C. Mann