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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The stage was adorned with gourds, baskets and a colorful painting with corn stalks and Hopis in traditional dress.
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
They were Navajos, but he had seen Zunis and Lagunas and Hopis there too, walking alone or in twos and threes along the dusty Gallup streets.
From "Ceremony:" by Leslie Marmon Silko
