noun
Uncommon
hogan
HOH-guhn
Hogan (noun) means a traditional Navajo dwelling, typically a single round or many-sided room built from logs and earth. Example: “The elder still lived in a hogan on the reservation, just as her grandmother had.”
noun
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A traditional Navajo dwelling, typically a single round or many-sided room built from logs and earth.
"The elder still lived in a hogan on the reservation, just as her grandmother had."
"Visitors were shown a restored hogan as part of the cultural tour."
"The guide explained that the door of a traditional hogan always faces east."
How to use hogan
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA traditional round Navajo home made of wood and packed earth.
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Word forms
- Plural
- hogans
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Etymology
Borrowed from the Navajo word hooghan, meaning "dwelling" or "house."
Synonyms
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earth lodge
Rhymes for hogan
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What does “hogan” mean?
The word “hogan” means a traditional Navajo dwelling, typically a single round or many-sided room built from logs and earth. In plain terms, a traditional round Navajo home made of wood and packed earth.
How do you pronounce “hogan”?
“Hogan” is pronounced HOH-guhn (/ˈhoʊ.ɡən/ in IPA).
How do you use “hogan” in a sentence?
Here is “hogan” used in a sentence: “The elder still lived in a hogan on the reservation, just as her grandmother had.”
What part of speech is “hogan”?
“Hogan” is a noun.
Is “hogan” a common word?
“Hogan” is an uncommon word in modern English.
What is a hogan traditionally made from?
A hogan is a traditional Navajo dwelling typically built as a single round or many-sided room constructed from logs and earth. This construction style reflects traditional Navajo building methods adapted to available materials.
Is a hogan the same as a tipi?
No, a hogan is structurally different from a tipi. A hogan is a round or many-sided room built from logs and earth, while a tipi is a portable, cone-shaped tent typically made from animal hides or fabric over a pole frame; the two come from different Indigenous traditions.
