ABSTRACT
This chapter discusses the Iroquoian family. We begin with a discussion of the historical development of the Iroquoian family. We then discuss the phonological and morphological properties of Iroquoian languages. Next, we discuss lexical categories and noun incorporation, followed by a discussion of syntax. The Iroquoian family is split into the Northern and the Southern branch. This split occurred some time ago as the two branches differ widely. Southern Iroquoian consists only of Cherokee. Northern Iroquoian languages are remarkably similar to one another, suggesting a much later split. This chapter discusses the properties common to both the Northern and the Southern branches, as well as those properties unique to each branch.
