pueblo

Definition

A community in Spain or Spanish America, especially one of Pueblo Indians living in a stone or adobe multi-storey building.

Etymology

Borrowed from Spanish pueblo, from Latin populus. Doublet of people.

Example Sentences

• "The Spaniards took over whole pueblos, and the indians^([sic]) were taxed, enslaved, and tortured."
• "‘And their flats and houses?’ Jane pointed to a custer of executive villas in the pueblo style."