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

Scotland's campaign was bookended by losses to Italy and Ireland, but superb wins over Wales, England and France gave Gregor Townsend's side hope of a first title since the final Five Nations in 1999.

From BBC

Winners of the last Five Nations championship in 1999, Scotland are in uncharted waters in the Six Nations but they know that a bonus-point win over Ireland gives them the best chance of the title.

From BBC

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

From BBC

"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

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

From BBC