Hopi
noun
a member of a Pueblo Indian people of northern Arizona.
Hopis
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pluralof Hopi.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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Talayumptewa counters the problem lies not with the constitution but in Nuvangyaoma’s leadership style, and the solution is in fostering a resurgence of the language that defines Hopis.
From Seattle Times ● Nov. 9, 2021
They identified as members of a particular village or clan and sometimes didn’t even speak the same language as Hopis from other towns.
From Slate ● Apr. 6, 2016
Once a person is buried, Hopis don’t revisit the burial site.
From Washington Times ● Aug. 28, 2014
He said that, while Hopis are allowed permits to "take" live golden eagles, not having items from the repository would limit his ability to participate in certain cultural events.
From Scientific American ● Apr. 27, 2012
That was the warning the old Zunis, and Hopis, and Navajos had about Gallup.
From "Ceremony:" by Leslie Marmon Silko
