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Mohawk
The term exists in two distinct semantic realms. When referring to the hairstyle, it carries a connotation of rebellion, punk subculture, or bold individuality. It is typically written in lowercase and describes a specific aesthetic choice associated with non-conformity.
When referring to the Native American people or their language, the word is a proper noun and must be capitalized. In this context, it denotes a specific ethnic and linguistic identity within the Iroquois Confederacy, carrying a sense of heritage, sovereignty, and cultural history.
Meanings
Examples
He decided to shave his head and get a mohawk for the concert.
The punk rocker sported a bright neon green mohawk.
She used a lot of hairspray to keep her mohawk standing upright.
The Mohawk people were known as the Keepers of the Eastern Door.
My ancestor was a Mohawk warrior during the colonial era.
He is studying the complex grammar of the Mohawk language.
Few people in the region still speak Mohawk fluently.