People also known as the Cat Nation (4)

I believe the answer is:

(Other definitions for erie that I've seen before include "Great lake in Eire" , "N. American lake" , "Superior companion" , "North american lake sounds spooky" , "The lake sounds weird" .)

I've seen this clue in The New York Times.

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