Oneida refers to a Native American tribe belonging to the Iroquois Confederacy, which is also known as the Six Nations. The Iroquois Confederacy is a historical alliance of Native American tribes including the Mohawk, Oneida, Onondaga, Cayuga, Seneca, and Tuscarora. The Oneida people are indigenous to the northeastern United States and played a significant role in the history of the region.
Note: The provided meaning of the answer is for the latest New York Times crossword puzzle clue: People of the Iroquois Confederacy. Explanations are generated by AI and may be inaccurate.