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Five Nations

American

plural noun

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

Five Nations British

plural noun

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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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

He coached Scotland to the Five Nations Grand Slam in 1990 and led the Lions to series victories as coach in 1989 and 1997.

From BBC • May 11, 2025

John Peter Rhys Williams became an icon of Wales's period of rugby glory in the 1970s, when they won three Five Nations grand slams.

From BBC • Dec. 28, 2024

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

In the same way, Deganawidah prophesied, the Five Nations, each weak on its own, would fall into darkness unless they all banded together.

From "1491" by Charles C. Mann

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