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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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The Five Nations of the Iroquois allied with several English colonies.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 17, 2026

While now eschewing the imperial strife of European colonists, the Five Nations waged their own “mourning wars” against the Catawbas and Cherokees of the south.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 17, 2026

The role of the Five Nations as English allies was complicated because some Mohawks had already gravitated to Catholic missions in New France and supported the French.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 17, 2026

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 ● Mar. 16, 2026

Various traditions provide different accounts of his background, but most say that Deganawidah was not a member of the Five Nations.

From "1491" by Charles C. Mann

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