pueblo
UK: ˈpwɛbləʊ | US: ˈpwɛbloʊ
n. 1. A town or village in Spanish-speaking regions, especially in the southwestern U.S. or Latin America.
n. 2. A communal dwelling structure of certain Indigenous peoples of the southwestern U.S.
n. 3. (historical) A community of Indigenous people in Spanish colonial America.
The word pueblo originates directly from Spanish, where it means "town" or "village," derived from the Latin populus (meaning "people"). It was adopted into English to describe settlements in Spanish-speaking regions, particularly those of Indigenous communities in the Americas. The term reflects colonial history and cultural blending, as it was used by Spanish colonizers to refer to both the physical settlements and the communities inhabiting them.
The adobe houses in the pueblo have stood for centuries.
Taos Pueblo is a UNESCO World Heritage Site in New Mexico.
The Spanish explorers established several pueblos along the Rio Grande.
The pueblo's residents gathered for a traditional feast.
Archaeologists study ancient pueblo ruins to understand Indigenous cultures.