Traditional Dwellings

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noun a long, narrow, single-room building used by some Native American peoples, especially in the Northeast, as a community center

  • The longhouse was a traditional dwelling used by indigenous people in Southeast Asia.
  • We had a great time visiting a longhouse during our trip to Borneo.
  • That longhouse party last night was lit!
  • The company's headquarters was often referred to as the longhouse, symbolizing unity and community.