Definitions

1. noun

A pre-Columbian Native American people who inhabited southwestern Florida, particularly in the region around the Caloosahatchee River.

“The archaeologists were studying the remnants of the Calusa civilization, which flourished in the area from the 14th to the 18th centuries.”

2. proper noun

A specific tribe of the Calusa people, often used to refer to the historical Calusa nation or the geographical area inhabited by them.

“The Calusa tribe was known for their advanced knowledge of fishing and trading practices.”