Six Nations

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Six Nations (s

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The Iroquois confederacy after it was joined by the Tuscarora in 1722.

Six Nations

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(Placename) (in North America) the Indian confederacy of the Cayugas, Mohawks, Oneidas, Onondagas, Senecas, and Tuscaroras Also called Iroquois See also Five Nations

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Six Nations - a league of Iroquois tribes including originally the Mohawk, Oneida, Onondaga, Cayuga and Seneca (the Five Nations); after 1722 they were joined by the Tuscarora (the Six Nations)

Five Nations, Iroquois League, League of Iroquois

league - an association of states or organizations or individuals for common action

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