Synonyms for

Hogan

Verb / ˈhəʊˌgɑ:n / / ˈhəʊgʌn / Another word for hogan — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

A traditional Navajo hut made of logs and earth.

Synonyms & similar words

hogan benhogan williambenjaminhogan shelter dwelling cabin hut house home lodging abode residence habitat quarters pad domicile accommodation lodgings dig digs nest

Common collocations

  • Navajo hogan
  • traditional hogan
  • earth hogan
  • stone hogan
  • male hogan
  • female hogan
  • enter a hogan

Word family

noun hogan

Usage note

A hogan is a traditional dwelling of the Navajo people. It is not a general term for any dwelling and should be used specifically in reference to Navajo culture.

Example sentences

  1. The hogan is a traditional Navajo structure.
  2. The family decorated the hogan with beautiful rugs.
  3. The Navajo medicine man performed a ceremony in the hogan.
  4. The hogan was cool and comfortable during the hot summer days.
  5. The family gathered in the hogan for dinner.

Quotes

  • 'In the hogan, I learned about the beauty and power of nature, the strength of family, and the importance of community.' - Ann Kirkpatrick
  • 'I have a hogan on my ranch in Arizona. I go there all the time and write.' - Steven Seagal
  • 'I have lived in a traditional Navajo hogan, and I know what it is like to sleep on the ground.' - Ben Nighthorse Campbell

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