Navajos

Cultural  

1. A tribe of Native Americans, the most numerous in the United States. The Navajos have reservations in the Southwest.

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Today, they are known for their houses, called hogans, made of logs and earth; for their work as ranchers and shepherds; and for their skill in weaving distinctive blankets and fashioning turquoise and silver jewelry.

The Navajos were forced to move by United States troops under Kit Carson in 1864. They call the march, on which many died, the Long Walk.

Example Sentences

The tribal official urged Navajos to carry state-issued identification or their “Certificate of Indian blood.”

From The Wall Street Journal

The Navajos have one of the largest single outstanding claims in the Colorado River basin and officials say the needs across the territory exceed the proposed price tag of $5 billion.

From Seattle Times

But for all the ways that living on the reservation feeds the soul, one basic necessity has been sorely lacking for Begaye, her six children and other Navajos: Water.

From Los Angeles Times

But that belief has sometimes put her at odds with other Navajos.

From Los Angeles Times

An eclipse is a solemn, sacred occasion for the Navajos: the death of the sun.

From Los Angeles Times