Six Nations

See also: Six-Nations

English

Alternative forms

• 6 Nations

Proper noun

Six Nations

1. (Canada, US) Ellipsis of Iroquois Confederacy of Six Nations. (the Five Nations adding the Tuscarora to make Six in the Iroquois Confederacy)
2. (Europe, rugby union) Ellipsis of Six Nations Championship. (an annual rugby union tournament between the nations of Italy, France, England, Wales, Ireland and Scotland, the successor to the Five Nations tournament.)
3. (Canada) Ellipsis of Six Nations of the Grand River.

Related terms

• Five Nations
• Six Nations Iroquois

Translations

Six Nations Reserve

• French: Six Nations

Six Nations Championship

• French: Six Nations

French

Alternative forms

• Six-Nations
• 6-Nations
• 6 Nations

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /si na.sjɔ̃/

Proper noun

Six Nations f pl (plural only)

1. (Canada) Six Nations; Ellipsis of Réserve des Six Nations.
2. (North America) Six Nations; Ellipsis of Ligue des Six Nations.
3. (France) Six Nations; Ellipsis of Tournoi des Six Nations.

Related terms

• Cinq Nations