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Hupa

Hupa

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A person from a Native American people living in the Trinity River valley in northern California
  • noun
  • /ˈhuːpə/
: hupa
  • The Hupa maintain many traditional practices that have been passed down for generations.

Examples

  • Several Hupa artists contributed their work to the museum exhibit.

  • A noted Hupa leader spoke at the cultural festival last weekend.

  • The Hupa people have a rich cultural heritage.

  • Many Hupas still practice traditional ceremonies.

  • A noted Hupa leader spoke at the cultural festival last weekend.

  • Several Hupa artists contributed their work to the museum exhibit.

  • The Hupa maintain many traditional practices that have been passed down for generations.

Compounds

Hupa language
1 9.9

A Native American language spoken by the Hupa people in northwest California

Surface Forms

Hupa singular
Hupas plural

Etymology

Hupa comes from the people's own name in their language and refers to the group living by the Trinity River in northern California. So Hupa means a member of that Native American people.