Pueblo (noun)

1. A village or town, especially one built by the indigenous people of the American Southwest.
2. A communal living structure built by the indigenous people of the American Southwest.

Origin:

The word pueblo comes from the spanish word "pueblo" which means "village" or "town" and originally referred to the communal living structures built by the indigenous people of the american southwest. it has since come to refer to any type of village or town in the southwest, especially one built by indigenous people.

Examples:

1. The Pueblo people are known for their multistory adobe dwellings known as pueblos.
2. Acoma Pueblo is a pre-Columbian village and National Historic Landmark in New Mexico.
3. The pueblo of Taos is a popular tourist destination in New Mexico.
4. The ancient Pueblo settlements in the southwest are now preserved as national monuments.
5. The Pueblo style of architecture is characterized by its thick walls and small windows.