Navajo

Definition

The Navajo are a Native American tribe primarily living in Arizona and New Mexico. They are known for their complex clan system, weaving, and code talking during World War II.

Related terms

Hogan: A traditional Navajo hut or dwelling.

Diné Bahaneʼ: The Navajo creation story which describes the prehistoric emergence of the Navajo people into the world.

Code Talkers: Native American soldiers during World Wars who used their native languages as a means of secret communication on battlefields.