1. A traditional communal dwelling of various indigenous peoples, typically long and narrow with a single interior space, often housing multiple families or an entire clan
   "The Iroquois longhouse could accommodate up to 60 people from the same clan"
    
2. An ancient type of dwelling in Europe, especially in Scandinavia and Britain, characterized by its elongated rectangular shape and often serving as both living quarters and animal shelter
   "Archaeologists uncovered the remains of a Bronze Age longhouse with separate areas for humans and livestock"
    
3. A traditional dwelling in parts of Southeast Asia, particularly Borneo, built on stilts and housing multiple families under one roof
   "The Iban longhouse in Sarawak stretched over 100 meters and housed an entire village"

Derived forms: longhouses

Encyclopedia: Longhouse