Indian Lodge (Noun)
Meaning
Any of various Native American dwellings.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The archaeologists spent years excavating the site of an ancient Indian lodge in the Arizona desert.
- As they traveled across the plains, the settlers would occasionally stumble upon a nomadic Indian lodge, constructed of animal hides and wooden poles.
- In many Native American communities, the Indian lodge was not only a physical structure, but a spiritual hub for tribal ceremonies and rituals.
- Historians studied the unique design and construction of each Indian lodge to gain insights into the social and cultural practices of different tribes.
- At the cultural center, a life-sized replica of a traditional Indian lodge offered visitors a glimpse into the lives of early Native American settlers.