longhouse
noun
long·house
ˈlȯŋ-ˌhau̇s 
-ˈhau̇s
: a long communal dwelling of some North American Indians (such as the Iroquois)
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Farther along the pathway, there are places to pause and sit to listen to stories or watch projections about the creation story, life in a traditional longhouse, and more.
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Debbie Olsen, AFAR Media, 15 May 2025
Its thick forests have always been home to Dayak tribes, who traditionally lived in longhouses along rivers that cut through the island of Borneo.
—Lindsey McGinnis, Christian Science Monitor, 1 May 2025
Visitors can step inside longhouses with open hearths, learn about farming techniques, and gain a deeper appreciation for the lives of the people who laid the foundations of Norway’s Viking society.
—David Nikel, Forbes.com, 26 Mar. 2025
The area is steeped in Viking history and is home to the largest Viking longhouse in the world (now the Lofotr Viking Museum), dating back to 500 AD.
—Dobrina Zhekova, Vogue, 4 Mar. 2025
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Debbie Olsen, AFAR Media, 15 May 2025
Its thick forests have always been home to Dayak tribes, who traditionally lived in longhouses along rivers that cut through the island of Borneo.
—Lindsey McGinnis, Christian Science Monitor, 1 May 2025
Visitors can step inside longhouses with open hearths, learn about farming techniques, and gain a deeper appreciation for the lives of the people who laid the foundations of Norway’s Viking society.
—David Nikel, Forbes.com, 26 Mar. 2025
The area is steeped in Viking history and is home to the largest Viking longhouse in the world (now the Lofotr Viking Museum), dating back to 500 AD.
—Dobrina Zhekova, Vogue, 4 Mar. 2025
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longhouse
noun
long·house
-ˌhau̇s
: a long dwelling especially of the Iroquois for several families
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