houma

/ˈhjuːmə/ (HYOO-muh)

Definitions

1. noun

A Houma is a member of a Native American people who originally inhabited the lower Mississippi River Valley in the United States

“The Houma tribe has a rich history and culture that dates back centuries.”

Synonyms

  • Native American
  • tribal member

Antonyms

  • colonist
  • settler