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Hopi

Hopi

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A member of the Native American people in northeastern Arizona or the language they speak
  • proper noun
  • /ˈhoʊpi/
translation icon : Hopi
  • The Hopi people have a rich cultural heritage that includes unique pottery and storytelling traditions.
  • Hopi people
  • Hopi tribe
  • Hopi villages

I'm saying Indian and they said that sometime they say white guy and he's quarter Hopi as well.

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Examples

  • In Hopi tradition, the first clan among the Hopi, and the one that supplied the kikmongwi, or village chief, was Bear.

    Academic text (2004)
  • During the annual celebration, members of the Hopi community gathered to share their traditional songs and dances.

  • Spring is a time when the family comes to Hopi from all over to assist in the planting.

    Academic text (2004)
  • Barter and purchase, as well as gifts, have all long been present in Hopi life.

    Academic text (2004)
  • More clans followed, and in time a new community, a new tribe called Hopi, was formed.

    Academic text (2004)
  • Corn is used ceremonially to mark significant milestones in the lives of the Hopi people.

    Academic text (2004)
  • Today, the Hopi are concentrated in the villages of First Mesa, Second Mesa, and Third Mesa.

    Academic text (2004)
  • In her research, she studied the Hopi language and its significance to the identity of the tribe.

Synonyms

Hopi language
vsHopi
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A language spoken by the Hopi people in northeastern Arizona

includes that language but also denotes a member of the people

Compounds

A language spoken by the Hopi people in northeastern Arizona

Surface Forms

Hopi main

Etymology

Hopi comes from the group's own word meaning 'peaceful person' or 'village people'. So Hopi can mean either a member of that people or the language those people speak.